This is the newest 7-Pot all though pods don’t have the brain strain look. pods look like just 7-pot brown but we have seen a couple of pods with the classic brain strain look. Plants grow good with great yields of first dark green pods that rippen to chocolate/brown. Plants need lots of bone meal like most C.Chinense pods have great flavour and make good very hot powder 

C.Chinense

SHU 1,400,000 +\-

7-POT BRAIN STRAIN CHOCOLATE - The Dark Mind

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Trinidad/Caribbean region

Heat: Superhot (1,300,000-1,500,000 SHU, estimated)

Type: Chocolate-colored 7-Pot variety

Story

The chocolate variant of the legendary Brain Strain, featuring dark brown pods with extreme heat and rich, earthy flavor. Combines the intense heat of Brain Strain with chocolate complexity.

Plant

Large, vigorous plants reaching 3-5 feet with excellent branching and heavy yields.

Pods

Chocolate brown when ripe, medium-sized (1.5-2.5 inches), classic 7-Pot wrinkled and pocked texture.

Flavor

Rich, earthy, and fruity with chocolate undertones. Intense heat with complex, deep flavor profile.

Kitchen

Dark hot sauces, chocolate-based applications, and dark 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 80-85F

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

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

Culinary Uses

- Dark hot sauce production

- Chocolate-based mole

- Dark superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is Brain Strain Chocolate?

A: Superhot at 1,300,000-1,500,000 SHU.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Dark chocolate color with Brain Strain's legendary intense, lingering heat and earthy flavor.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for dark, complex superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to red Brain Strain?

A: Similar heat and plant characteristics, but with chocolate color and enhanced earthy notes.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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