# MA Warthog

Also known as Warthog, Matthew Arthur Warthog.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

MA Warthog is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Arkansas, United States. Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. Flavor is fruity, floral. Used for Superhot sauces and powders. A little mash or flake goes a long way in chili oil..

## Heritage

Unconfirmed

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

Parents:
- MA Wartryx (Not in Capsi yet)
- 7 Pot Primo (Not a named variety)

## Page sources

- [Seed listing from original Matthew Arthur stock, parentage and heat notes](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ma-warthog)
- [Grower catalog: species, parentage, 90–100 days, appearance, stability](https://chillichumpseeds.com/s/warthog/)
- [Orange sport from the same unstable line, same parentage and season length](https://chillichumpseeds.com/s/ma-warthog-orange/)
- [Second phenotype listing: shorter, stubbier, more wrinkled pods](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ma-warthog-copy)
- [Johnny Scoville first public review of the Warthog and the breeder's stated cross](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19t1lVab8Ew)
- [Chase the Heat interview with Matthew Arthur on his breeding work and seed giveaway](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2JsHptDTOg)

## FAQ
### How hot is MA Warthog?

Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. 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 MA Warthog taste like?

Ripe red pods taste fruity and floral. Yellow and white fruit lean citrus. Peach and orange fruit run a bit sweeter. The heat builds and hangs.

### How do I grow MA Warthog?

MA Warthog: about 95 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun.

### What can I substitute for MA Warthog?

7 Pot Primo, Primotalii Pepper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ma-warthog
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data