# Purple Thunder

Species: Capsicum chinense.

Purple Thunder is a Capsicum chinense stabilized from Oregon, United States. Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety.

## Heritage

Stabilized

Purple Thunder is a stabilized line from Ghost Pepper and Trippaul Threat.

Credit: PaulG · 2015

Parents:
- [Ghost Pepper](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ghost-pepper)
- Trippaul Threat (Not in Capsi yet)

PaulG’s grow log and Texas Hot Peppers both credit the hybrid of Bhut Jolokia and the PdN × Bonda Ma Jacques line known as Trippaul Threat. The variety has been grown and shared over several filial generations.

## Page sources

- [Seller page crediting PaulG and describing dark foliage and dark ruby pods with black mottling.](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/purple-thunder)
- [PaulG grow log documenting the cross, multi-generation selection, and plant habit.](https://thehotpepper.com/threads/purple-thunder-bhut-jolokia-x-pdn-x-bonda-ma-jacques.72132/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Purple Thunder?

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 Purple Thunder taste like?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

### How do I grow Purple Thunder?

Purple Thunder: about 100 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 8-11.

### What can I substitute for Purple Thunder?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/purple-thunder
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data