A newer variety with nice sized pods with good taste. Plants grow well and seem to have hybrid vigor, still the variety seems to be stable. Pods start out green  and ripen to bright red and are very hot 

C.Chinense

SHU Over 1,000,000

7-POT CONGO RED X BUTCH T RED - The Congo Butch

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Hybrid (7-Pot Congo Red x Butch T)

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

Type: Red hybrid 7-Pot variety

Story

A newer variety with nice sized pods and good taste. Plants grow well with hybrid vigor, and the variety seems stable. Pods start green and ripen to bright red, producing very hot fruit. Combines the heat and characteristics of both parent varieties.

Plant

Medium to large size, shows hybrid vigor with good growth.

Pods

Bright red when ripe, nice size, classic wrinkled texture.

Flavor

Good taste with extreme heat, sweet, fruity, and tropical with Butch T complexity.

Kitchen

Ultra-extreme hot sauces, red 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

- Ultra-extreme hot sauce production

- Red superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries and stews

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Congo Red x Butch T Red?

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

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Nice sized pods with good taste, hybrid vigor, and stable variety.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for red superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to parents?

A: Combines 7-Pot Congo's characteristics with Butch T's heat and stability.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

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