This variety has great looking pods that are very hot with very good flavor. Plants grow best in pots here in Canada and can have very high yields. Pods are thin walled and dry out good for powder.

C.Chinense 

SHU 1,200,000 -\+ around 

7-POT BUBBLEGUM X NAGA APRICOT - The Apricot Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Modern hybrid (7-Pot Bubblegum x Naga Apricot)

Heat: Superhot (1,200,000-1,600,000 SHU, estimated)

Type: Apricot-colored hybrid 7-Pot variety

Story

A chinense hybrid cross combining genetics from 7-Pot Bubblegum and Naga-type apricot-colored lines. Plants typically produce wrinkled, highly textured pods with strong heat and aromatic flavor. Pod color may range through peach, apricot, orange, or red tones depending on expression and maturity.

Plant

Bushy, upright plants reaching 80-120 cm (3-4 feet) with medium productivity.

Pods

Variable color (peach, apricot, orange, red), rounded to slightly elongated, heavily wrinkled, approximately 4-6 cm long.

Flavor

Fruity, aromatic, with intense heat typical of chinense superhots. Sweet notes from Bubblegum, earthy undertones from Naga.

Kitchen

Hot sauces, fermentation, and powder production. Use sparingly due to extreme heat.

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 24-30°C

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

- Best in greenhouse for cooler climates

Culinary Uses

- Premium hot sauce production

- Fermented pepper mash

- Aromatic superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Bubblegum x Naga Apricot?

A: Superhot at 1,200,000-1,600,000 SHU, varying between plants.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Variable pod color (apricot/peach/orange/red) with fruity, aromatic flavor and extreme heat.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for aromatic, fruity superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to parents?

A: Combines Bubblegum sweetness with Naga's intense, lingering heat and apricot coloration.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Warm, long growing season; greenhouse in cooler climates; germinate at 24-30°C.