# Moruga Scorpion Yellow

Also known as Yellow Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Yellow Moruga Scorpion, Yellow Scorpion (CARDI).
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Moruga Scorpion Yellow is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago. Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–2,000,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrus, fruity, sweet, tropical, floral. Used for Hot sauces, salsas, marinades, chile powders, table condiments. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 48 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 800,000–1,200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trinidad Moruga Yellow Pepper
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/trinidad-moruga-yellow-pepper

- 1,200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trinidad Scorpion Moruga Yellow Pepper Seeds
  https://www.reimerseeds.com/trinidad-scorpion-moruga-yellow-pepper-seeds

- 1,200,000–2,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Yellow Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper Seeds
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/yellow-trinidad-moruga-scorpion-pepper-seeds/

- 1,200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Yellow Chilli Seeds
  https://scovillerepublic.com/product/trinidad-moruga-scorpion-yellow/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Botanical origin, species, breeder, yellow variant note, SHU context](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Moruga_scorpion)
- [Detailed appearance, flavor, origin, culinary uses, SHU range for Yellow Scorpion/Moruga](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Yellow_Scorpion_Peppers_14910.php)
- [SHU range, flavor profile, shape, uses for Moruga family](https://pepperscale.com/trinidad-moruga-scorpion/)
- [Species, pod description, heat, flavor, size for MORUGA SCORPION YELLOW](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=FCHIMSY)
- [Growing guide, yellow variant notes, plant/ pod specs](https://growhotpeppers.com/trinidad-moruga-scorpion/)
- [SHU, flavor, heat comparison, culinary applications](https://www.tyler-farms.com/yellow-trinidad-moruga-scorpion-pepper-seeds/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Moruga Scorpion Yellow?

Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–2,000,000 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 Moruga Scorpion Yellow taste like?

Citrusy, sweet-fruity with tropical and floral notes beneath extreme heat; tender fruit-like profile similar to other scorpion peppers but brighter in the yellow form

### How do I grow Moruga Scorpion Yellow?

Moruga Scorpion Yellow: about 120 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Moruga Scorpion Yellow?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/moruga-scorpion-yellow
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data