Here’s a smoking hot purple Brain Strain this is the shorter variety compared to our other purple Brain strain long. Both are great newer varieties with a great aroma and flavor. Plants are medium to large with good yields of first dark green pods that ripen though brown to a rusty purple color. Plants have black stems and dark green leafs. Pods are thin walled and have a slight oil inside they dry out good but powder can clump from the oil. A mix of a less oily variety can help with powder Texture

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 1,500,000-1,700,000 -/+ 

7-POT BRAIN STRAIN PURPLE - The Violet Mind

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Trinidad (David Capiello)

Heat: Superhot (1,000,000-1,350,000 SHU)

Type: Purple 7-Pot variety

Story

A purple variant of the legendary 7-Pot Brain Strain, featuring distinctive purple coloration with the signature brain-like appearance. Combines extreme heat with unique visual appeal and complex flavor.

Plant

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

Pods

Purple when ripe, medium-sized (1.5-2.5 inches), with the classic brain-like folded and wrinkled texture.

Flavor

Sweet, fruity, and tropical with floral undertones. Purple varieties offer enhanced complexity.

Kitchen

Colorful hot sauces, purple powder, and gourmet 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 80-85F

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

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

Culinary Uses

- Colorful hot sauce production

- Purple superhot powder

- Gourmet garnish and applications

- Low-dose cooking

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is Brain Strain Purple?

A: Superhot at 1,000,000-1,350,000 SHU.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Distinctive purple color combined with the brain-like appearance and extreme heat.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for colorful purple superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to red Brain Strain?

A: Similar heat and brain-like structure, but with purple color and enhanced floral notes.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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