7 Pot Primo Orange
The 7 Pot Primo Orange is a bright orange color selection from the superhot 7 Pot Primo line developed in Louisiana.
About 58 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~100 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–7 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity and citrusy with a floral note once the heat settles.
Culinary
About
Pods are small to medium, heavily wrinkled and blistered, often with a thin scorpion-style stinger tail. They start green and finish bright orange. Flavor is fruity and citrusy under the heat. Plants are vigorous and productive in warm conditions. Commonly used for hot sauces, powders, and extreme cooking.
Backstory
Troy Primeaux began crossing peppers around 2005 while working in the horticulture program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The resulting line was grown out over multiple generations until it stabilized. The orange form was later selected for its ripe color.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
Explore7 Pot Primo Orange is a stabilized line from Naga Morich and 7 Pot Red.
Troy Primeaux · 2005
Parents
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is 7 Pot Primo Orange?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,450,000 SHU (Lab-verified). 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 Primo Orange taste like?
- Fruity and citrusy with a floral note once the heat settles.
- How do I grow 7 Pot Primo Orange?
- 7 Pot Primo Orange: about 100 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for 7 Pot Primo Orange?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.