Here’s very interesting new purple Brain Strain with killer heat and flavor. Pods are both long and short with the Majority of them being long. Plants are medium to large with very good yields of first green them they ripen to a Purpleish rust color. Pods are thin to medium walled with a fair bit of oil inside them. enough to cause clumping when making them in powder but you can mix this with a less oily variety to get rid of the clumping 

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 1,500,000 -/+ around 

7-POT BRAIN STRAIN PURPLE LONG - The Violet Long

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Trinidad (David Capiello)

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

Type: Purple elongated 7-Pot variety

Story

A purple elongated variant of the 7-Pot Brain Strain, featuring distinctive purple coloration with an elongated pod shape while maintaining the signature brain-like texture. Combines extreme heat with unique visual characteristics.

Plant

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

Pods

Purple when ripe, elongated (2.5-3+ inches), with the classic brain-like folded and wrinkled texture.

Flavor

Sweet, fruity, and tropical with floral undertones. Purple varieties often 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 Long?

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

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Purple color with elongated pod shape and distinctive brain-like texture.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for colorful purple superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to standard Brain Strain?

A: Similar heat and brain-like structure, but with purple color and elongated shape.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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