# 7 Pot Jonah

Also known as Trinidad 7 Pot Jonah, 7-Pod Jonah.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

7 Pot Jonah is a Capsicum chinense landrace from Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago. Capsi’s sourced range is 727,680–1,262,641 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 1,066,882). Flavor is fruity, sweet, floral, nutty. Used for hot sauces, salsas, powders, stews, soups. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 43 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 727,680–1,262,641 SHU · Lab-verified
  Bosland, P. W., Coon, D., & Reeves, G. (2012) HortTechnology 22(4):534-538 · HPLC
  DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH.22.4.534
  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.22.4.534

- 800,000–1,200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  7 Pot Jonah Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/7-pot-jonah-pepper-seeds

- Vendor Claim
  Trinidad 7 Pot Jonah Dried Peppers
  https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/trinidad-7-pot-jonah-dried-peppers/

## Heritage

Landrace

7 Pot Jonah is a traditional landrace.

Credit: Jonah Bajnath

Bosland’s 2012 NMSU trial and DeWitt’s 2010 land-race list both treat 7 Pot Jonah as a Trinidad chinense type with no named parents. Catalogs sell Jonah’s Chaguanas stock as a larger local 7 Pot strain, not a planned hybrid.

## Page sources

- [Comprehensive guide to heat, flavor, origin, and uses of 7 Pot Jonah pepper](https://pepperscale.com/7-pot-jonah/)
- [Seed catalog with pod size, plant height, days to harvest, and SHU details](https://pepperjoe.com/products/7-pot-jonah-pepper-seeds)
- [Specialist seller description of pods, flavor, and appearance](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/trinidad-7-pot-jonah/)
- [Pod review with appearance, thin walls, and tasting notes](https://www.pepperinfo.com/2017/05/7-pot-jonah/)
- [Variety page confirming Chaguanas origin and uses](https://magicplantfarms.com/pepper-varieties/7-pot-jonah-trinidad-7-pot/)

## FAQ
### How hot is 7 Pot Jonah?

Capsi’s sourced range is 727,680–1,262,641 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 1,066,882). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does 7 Pot Jonah taste like?

Sweet, bold fruity with floral and nutty notes

### How do I grow 7 Pot Jonah?

7 Pot Jonah: about 110 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for 7 Pot Jonah?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/7-pot-jonah
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data