This is a very interesting newer variety with black stems and dark green leafs and bright red pods. Pods start out dark and ripen to red and some purple they are very hot with very nice aroma and good flavor. Pods are thin walled and dry out good for powder. Plants are medium to large and can have very good yields under good conditions.

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 1,400,000-/+ 

7-POT BORG 9 PURPLE RED - The Color Shifter

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: United Kingdom (Jon Harper)

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

Type: Purple-red 7-Pot hybrid

Story

A striking purple-red variant from the Borg 9 series, featuring unique coloration that shifts from purple to red as it ripens. Part of Jon Harper's legendary Borg 9 lineage with extreme heat and complex flavor.

Plant

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

Pods

Purple-red when ripe, medium-sized (1.5-2.5 inches), classic wrinkled superhot texture with color-shifting characteristics.

Flavor

Fruity and sweet with complex notes before extreme heat. Purple varieties often offer enhanced floral undertones.

Kitchen

Colorful hot sauces, purple-red 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-red superhot powder

- Gourmet garnish and applications

- Low-dose cooking

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is Borg 9 Purple Red?

A: Superhot at 1,000,000+ SHU, consistent with Borg 9 lineage.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Distinctive purple-red color that shifts during ripening with Borg 9 extreme heat.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for colorful purple-red superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to other Borg 9 variants?

A: Similar heat and plant characteristics, but with unique purple-red coloration.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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