7 Pot Red Giant
Also known as Trinidad 7 Pot Giant · 7 Pot Giant Heirloom Red
A larger-pod selection of the traditional Trinidad 7 Pot, grown for its size and fruity-smoky character within the superhot group.
About 52 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~110 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–6 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity and smoky with tropical top notes that appear before the heat fully develops.
Culinary
About
Large, heavily wrinkled pods with a bumpy surface that ripen from green to bright red. The flavor is fruity and smoky with tropical notes that register briefly before the intense heat. Plants are vigorous and long-season, suited to warm conditions or large containers. Use sparingly in Caribbean-style sauces, stews, or as a concentrated powder.
Backstory
The Trinidad 7 Pot family comes from home gardens and small farms on the island, where growers selected for heat and cooking use. Local stories say one pod can season seven pots of stew. The Red Giant form is a larger-pod selection kept from that traditional red stock rather than a modern planned cross.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
Explore7 Pot Red Giant is a selection of 7 Pot Red.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is 7 Pot Red Giant?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,300,000 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 Red Giant taste like?
- Fruity and smoky with tropical top notes that appear before the heat fully develops.
- How do I grow 7 Pot Red Giant?
- 7 Pot Red Giant: about 110 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for 7 Pot Red Giant?
- 7 Pot Red, Trinidad Scorpion