A new superhot variety with excellent flavor and extreme heat plants grow good with very high yields of medium sized pods that make excellent sauces and powder

C.Chinense

SHU 1,500,000+

7-POT BORG 9 BLEEDER RED - The Floral Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: United Kingdom (Jon Harper)

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

Type: Red 7-Pot hybrid (7 Pot Bubblegum x Naglah)

Story

Created by Jon Harper in the UK, the Bleeding Borg 9 Red is a cross between 7 Pot Bubblegum and Naglah (Bhut Jolokia x 7 Pot Douglah). Named for the way color bleeds up the calyx and stem, featuring fruity, floral flavor with extreme heat.

Plant

Large plants reaching 4 feet tall with prolific yields (100+ peppers per season).

Pods

Vibrant red when ripe, approximately 2 inches long, very wrinkly with classic superhot texture.

Flavor

Unique fruity and slightly floral flavor with dripping capsaicin oils. Heat is intense but balanced by complex flavor.

Kitchen

Hot sauces, beef-centric soups, and spicy seasoning powder.

Growing Tips

- Days to maturity: 90-99 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

- 4 feet tall, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Premium hot sauce production

- Spicy seasoning powder

- Low-dose cooking in beef dishes and soups

- Fresh eating (extreme caution)

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is Bleeding Borg 9 Red?

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

Q: What makes it unique?

A: The 'bleeding' color pattern on calyx/stem, and unique fruity-floral flavor profile from Bubblegum x Naglah cross.

Q: How was it created?

A: Cross of 7 Pot Bubblegum and Naglah (Bhut Jolokia x 7 Pot Douglah) by Jon Harper in the UK.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, makes amazing spicy seasoning powder.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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