This newer Superhot cross has extremely hot pods with nice flavor just before and a little after the burn. Plants grow very well in pots. Plants have very good yields if looked after well. This variety has wintered well and is a very good variety to winter. Powder is very hot and tasty. A must try powder and a must grow variety. 

C.Chinense 

SHU 1,500,000-?

7-POT DRAGONS BREATH X BRAIN STRAIN - The Brain Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Hybrid (Dragon's Breath x Brain Strain)

Heat: Superhot (1,500,000+ SHU, estimated)

Type: Red hybrid superhot variety

Story

A newer superhot cross with extremely hot pods and nice flavor just before and a little after the burn. Plants grow very well in pots with very good yields if looked after well. This variety has wintered well and is a very good variety to winter. Powder is very hot and tasty - a must try.

Plant

Medium to large size, grows very well in pots with very good yields. Excellent for overwintering.

Pods

Red when ripe, medium-sized, classic wrinkled texture with extreme heat.

Flavor

Nice flavor just before and after the burn. Fruity, tropical, and complex with intense heat.

Kitchen

Ultra-extreme hot sauces, red powder (very hot and tasty), 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

- Excellent for container growing and overwintering

Culinary Uses

- Ultra-extreme hot sauce production

- Very hot and tasty red superhot powder

- Minimal-dose cooking (extreme caution)

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Dragon's Breath x Brain Strain?

A: Superhot at 1,500,000+ SHU (estimated).

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Nice flavor before and after the burn, excellent for overwintering, and very hot tasty powder.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, specifically noted for being very hot and tasty.

Q: How does it compare to parents?

A: Combines Dragon's Breath intensity with Brain Strain's flavor profile.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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