7 Pot Slimer
Also known as 7-Pot Slimer · 7 Pot Rust · Slimer · 7 Pot Slimer Pepper · Mustard 7 Pot Slimer
A mustard-green color selection from the Trinidad 7 Pot family, named for its Slimer-like ripe hue.
About 38 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~135 days to maturity
Fruit size
5–8 cm
Flavor & Use
Tangy, earthy, and citrusy with sweet overtones.
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Culinary
Hot saucessparingly in stews and marinades. Use gloves.
About
Wrinkled, elongated pods about 5–8 cm long that stay green to mustard when ripe. Flavor is tangy, earthy, and citrusy with sweet notes under the heat. Productive plants reach 90–120 cm in a long warm season.
Backstory
Part of the Trinidad 7 Pot family. John Ford first grew the line under the name 7 Pot Rust. Kevin Bane later stabilized the mustard-green color and pod shape that now carry the Slimer name.
Appearance
ShapeElongated
ColorGreen · Mustard green
Size5–8 cm
WallMedium
SkinWrinkled
Growing
SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateTropical
Days to maturity135 days
Plant height90–120 cm
Soil pH6–6.8
Germination7–21 days
Spacing60 cm
HardinessZones 9-11
Heritage
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FAQ
- How hot is 7 Pot Slimer?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 700,000–1,200,000 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 Slimer taste like?
- Tangy, earthy, and citrusy with sweet overtones.
- How do I grow 7 Pot Slimer?
- 7 Pot Slimer: about 135 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for 7 Pot Slimer?
- 7 Pot Yellow, 7 Pot Mustard