A very nice variety with excellent flavoured pods.  plants grow very well in pots with high yields of caramel colored pods with extreme heat . Pods start out lite green/white or cream coloured and ripen to a caramel red color. Pods are medium to thin walled and dry out easy for making powder. And thus variety makes very good powder with very strong flavor and heat so you don’t need much 

Capsicum Chinense

SHU 1,500,000+

7-POT CARAMEL - The Caramel Sweet

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Trinidad & Tobago

Heat: Superhot (400,000-1,000,000 SHU)

Type: Caramel-colored 7-Pot variety

Story

A caramel variant of the 7-Pot family from Trinidad & Tobago. Features habanero-type pods with wrinkled skin that ripen to a beautiful caramel color. Combines extreme heat with rich caramel coloration and complex flavor profile.

Plant

Medium to large size with good branching and steady yields.

Pods

Caramel-colored when ripe, habanero-type shape with wrinkled skin, approximately 1.5-2.5 inches long.

Flavor

Sweet, fruity, and tropical with caramel notes. Intense heat typical of superhots.

Kitchen

Caramel-colored hot sauces, fruit-based preparations, and superhot powder.

Growing Tips

- Days to maturity: 90-120 days from transplant

- Full sun (8+ hours) required

- Warm climate essential, zones 9-11

- Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost at 80-85°F

- Well-draining, rich soil, pH 6.0-6.8

- 3-4 feet tall, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Caramel-colored hot sauce production

- Fruit-based hot sauces

- Superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries and stews

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Caramel?

A: Superhot at 400,000-1,000,000 SHU.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Caramel color with habanero-type shape and wrinkled skin.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for caramel-colored superhot powder.

Q: Where does it originate from?

A: Trinidad & Tobago, part of the 7-Pot lineage.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Full sun, warm climate, rich well-draining soil.