This is a variety that came from BBG x Tabasco red but this plant has long pods with no sign of BBG like bleeding cylxs. Pods have great aroma and very similar flavor if not the same. Plants grow medium to large and are bigger plants than the other. Pods are medium walled they start out green and ripen to bright red . Pods dry out good for powder 

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 1,500,000-/+

7-POT BUBBLE GUM X TABASCO RED LONG - The Long Red Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Hybrid (7-Pot Bubblegum x Tabasco Red)

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

Type: Red elongated hybrid 7-Pot variety

Story

A variety from BBG x Tabasco red cross featuring long pods without the bleeding calyxes typical of Bubblegum. Pods have great aroma and flavor similar to standard Bubblegum. Plants are medium to large, bigger than other variants, with medium-walled pods that ripen from green to bright red and dry well for powder.

Plant

Medium to large size, bigger than other Bubblegum variants, with excellent yields.

Pods

Bright red when ripe, elongated (long) shape, medium walls, no bleeding calyxes, classic wrinkled texture.

Flavor

Great aroma, sweet, fruity, and tropical with Tabasco complexity. Intense heat.

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 red hot sauce production

- Superhot powder (dries well)

- Low-dose cooking in curries and stews

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Bubble Gum x Tabasco Red Long?

A: Superhot at 1,500,000+ SHU.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Long pods without bleeding calyxes, great aroma, and excellent drying for powder.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

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

Q: How does it compare to other Bubblegum crosses?

A: Similar flavor but with elongated shape and no bleeding calyxes.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Full sun, warm climate, rich well-draining soil, medium to large plants.