# Gator Jigsaw

Species: Capsicum chinense.

Gator Jigsaw is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Florida, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–2,000,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Used for Ideal for green hot sauces, Spicy salsas, Chili powders, Extreme-heat culinary experiments. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 60 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 1,500,000–2,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Gator Jigsaw Pepper | HRSeeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/gator-jigsaw-pepper

- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Gator Jigsaw Pepper Seeds | Tyler Farms
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/gator-jigsaw-pepper-seeds/

- 1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2022)
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/gator-jigsaw/

- 1,500,000–2,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Gator Jigsaw Seeds
  https://chillichumpseeds.com/s/gator-jigsaw/

- 142,000 SHU · Unverified
  Pepper Ranger (2023) YouTube · HPLC
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jkQMS550bw

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Seed catalog listing SHU estimate, plant/pod size, origin Italy (commercial attribution), species and ripening description](https://pepperjoe.com/products/gator-jigsaw-pepper-seeds)
- [Detailed seller page with 1.5–2 M SHU range, USA/Rocco Maltesi origin note, plant height and culinary uses](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/gator-jigsaw-pepper)
- [Narrative history of Florida mutation discovery by James Hill and subsequent stabilization by Rocco Maltesi](https://www.inferno-peppers.fr/posts/l-histoire-du-gator-jigsaw)
- [Parent-line seed house describing Gator Jigsaw as the green-mustard version of Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw, flavor and productivity notes](https://fataliiseeds.net/product/gator-jigsaw/)
- [Appearance comparison to Mustard 7 Pot / Apocalypse Scorpion, sweet-fruity flavor and green-sauce use](https://www.tyler-farms.com/gator-jigsaw-pepper-seeds/)
- [Grower notes on unique green-ripe color, mustard cue for harvest and distinctive flavor](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/gator-jigsaw)

## FAQ
### How hot is Gator Jigsaw?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–2,000,000 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 Gator Jigsaw taste like?

Sweet and fruity with tart or citrus notes and subtle earthiness, followed by a quick-onset intense heat that peaks and then dissipates.

### How do I grow Gator Jigsaw?

Gator Jigsaw: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Gator Jigsaw?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/gator-jigsaw
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data