MA Wartryx
MA Wartryx is a superhot Capsicum chinense developed by Arkansas grower Matthew Arthur. It is known for its irregular, heavily textured pods.
About 40 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~100 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–6 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity and floral with citrus notes, sometimes with a slight bitterness.
Culinary
About
Pods are small and irregular, often resembling a Scotch bonnet or mushroom with a rough, wrinkled surface and occasional short tail. Ripe fruit is red. Flavor is fruity and floral with citrus notes before the heat builds. Thin walls make the pods suitable for sauces and drying. Plants reach about a meter tall and produce heavily in a long warm season.
Backstory
Matthew Arthur of Hot Springs, Arkansas, developed MA Wartryx as one of his superhot lines. The pepper has circulated in the grower community for more than a decade and is noted for irregular pod shapes and heavy production.
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FAQ
- How hot is MA Wartryx?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,200,000 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 MA Wartryx taste like?
- Fruity and floral with citrus notes, sometimes with a slight bitterness.
- How do I grow MA Wartryx?
- MA Wartryx: about 100 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for MA Wartryx?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.