7-POT BUBBLE-GUM X NAGA RED NC - The Red Nagalah

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Hybrid (7-Pot Bubblegum x Nagalah NC)

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

Type: Red hybrid 7-Pot variety

Story

A really different Bubblegum cross featuring two distinct pod shapes - one short and one long - which is rare to see. Plants grow medium to large with very high yields of pods that ripen from green through yellow/orange to red. Pods have great aroma, are very hot, have medium to thin walls, and dry out well.

Plant

Medium to large size with very high yields. Dense foliage and excellent productivity.

Pods

Variable shapes (short and long), ripening from green to yellow/orange to red, medium to thin walls.

Flavor

Great aroma, sweet, fruity, and tropical with intense heat that builds quickly.

Kitchen

Hot sauces, powder production (dries well), and low-dose cooking.

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

- Medium to large plants, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Premium hot sauce production

- Aromatic superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries and stews

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Bubble-Gum x Naga Red NC?

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

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Rare dual pod shapes (short and long) with great aroma and extreme heat.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, pods dry out well for aromatic superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to parents?

A: Combines Bubblegum's sweetness with Nagalah's intensity and unique dual shapes.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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