7 Pot Mustard
7 Pot Mustard is a mustard-yellow to dark olive color variant of the Trinidad 7 Pot. It is a superhot Capsicum chinense that circulates among growers as a distinct color form of the Caribbean family.
About 46 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~110 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–6 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity, earthy, and smoky with citrus notes.
Culinary
About
Pods start green and ripen to mustard yellow or dark olive green with the wrinkled, pocked skin typical of 7 Pots. Flavor is fruity with earthy and smoky notes, often described as more complex than standard red 7 Pots. Plants are vigorous and productive in tropical conditions and work in hot sauces or dried powders when used sparingly. Superhot heat requires gloves and caution.
Backstory
The 7 Pot name comes from Trinidad folklore that one pod can season seven pots of stew. The mustard form is a color selection that has appeared among collectors of the Trinidad 7 Pot family, separate from named lines such as 7 Pot Primo Mustard.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is 7 Pot Mustard?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,500,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). 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 Mustard taste like?
- Fruity, earthy, and smoky with citrus notes.
- How do I grow 7 Pot Mustard?
- 7 Pot Mustard: about 110 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for 7 Pot Mustard?
- 7 Pot Yellow, 7 Pot Red Pepper