A very nice variety a ghost pepper type with great flavor and extreme heat plants grow fast with very high yields of extremely hot pods

C.Chinenese

SHU 1,200,000+

7-POT CHAGUANAS CHOCOLATE - The Chocolate Ghost

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Trinidad & Tobago

Heat: Superhot (400,000-1,000,000 SHU, with some sources noting 1,200,000+ SHU)

Type: Chocolate-brown 7-Pot variety

Story

A chocolate variant of the 7-Pot Chaguanas, featuring ghost pepper-type characteristics with brown/chocolate pods and wrinkled skin. Combines extreme heat with rich chocolate coloration and complex flavor profile. A heavily bred variety from Trinidad's legendary 7-Pot lineage.

Plant

Fast-growing with very high yields. Medium to large size with excellent branching.

Pods

Dark chocolate brown when ripe, habanero-type shape with wrinkled skin, approximately 1.5-2.5 inches long.

Flavor

Great flavor with extreme heat, sweet, fruity, and tropical with chocolate undertones.

Kitchen

Chocolate-colored hot sauces, dark powder, 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

- Chocolate-colored hot sauce production

- Dark superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries and stews

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Chaguanas Chocolate?

A: Superhot at 400,000-1,000,000 SHU, with some sources noting 1,200,000+ SHU.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Chocolate color with ghost pepper-type characteristics and extreme heat.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for dark superhot powder.

Q: Where does it originate from?

A: Trinidad & Tobago, part of the heavily bred 7-Pot lineage.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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