A very nice superhot variety with very good flavor and extreme heat. Plants are compact and grow very good with very high yields of medium sized first green then yellow pods. plants are well  suited to grow in pots with good yields.

C.Chinense

SHU 1,000,000+

7-POT BARRACKPORE YELLOW - The Bright Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Barrackpore, Trinidad

Heat: Superhot (1,000,000-1,300,000 SHU)

Type: Yellow 7-Pot variety

Story

A bright yellow variant of the legendary 7-Pot Barrackpore from Trinidad. Known for extreme heat with slightly less sweetness than red variants, offering a bright, bitter edge.

Plant

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

Pods

Yellow when ripe, 1-3 inches long, elongated and conical with classic 7-Pot wrinkled, pimpled texture.

Flavor

Sweet and fruity with a distinctive bright bitterness. Less sweet than other 7-Pot varieties.

Kitchen

Extreme hot sauces, salsas, and low-dose cooking. One pod can heat seven pots of stew.

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

Culinary Uses

- Extreme hot sauce production

- Salsas and marinades

- Dried powder (use sparingly)

- Low-dose cooking in stews and curries

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Barrackpore Yellow?

A: Superhot at 1,000,000-1,300,000 SHU.

Q: How does it compare to red Barrackpore?

A: Similar heat but with more bitterness and less sweetness.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Bright yellow color, distinctive bitter-sweet flavor, and extreme heat.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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