This very nice variety was once the hottest on earth in 2011, but has been passed on, but it is still a very tasty variety with very high yields.

C.Chinense

SHU 1,200,000-1,500,000

7-POT INFINITY RED - The Infinite Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: England (Nick Woods, Fire Foods)

Heat: Superhot (1,067,286-1,176,182 SHU)

Type: Red 7-Pot variety

Story

Held the world record for hottest pepper for a brief period in 2011. Resulted from natural crossbreeding in greenhouses in England. Features fruity-sweet tang with floral, slightly bitter edge, slow-building heat followed by intense, lingering burn. Vibrant green pods ripen to rich red with wrinkled elongated shape similar to ghost peppers.

Plant

Large, bushy plants up to 1m tall and 1.5m wide. Vibrant green foliage.

Pods

Red when ripe, elongated wrinkled shape (similar to ghost peppers), filled with placenta and pronounced aroma.

Flavor

Fruity-sweet tang with floral, slightly bitter edge. Slow-building heat followed by intense, lingering burn.

Kitchen

Ultra-extreme hot sauces, red powder, and minimal-dose applications.

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

- Large bushy plants, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Ultra-extreme hot sauce production

- Red superhot powder

- Minimal-dose cooking (extreme caution)

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Infinity Red?

A: Superhot at 1,067,286-1,176,182 SHU, held world record briefly in 2011.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Former world record holder, fruity-sweet flavor with floral notes, elongated ghost-like shape.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for ultra-potent red superhot powder.

Q: Who bred this variety?

A: Nick Woods of Fire Foods in Grantham, England, through natural crossbreeding.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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