Scorpion Apocalypse
Also known as Apocalypse Scorpion · Apocalypse Pepper
Italian superhot scorpion pepper bred for extreme heat rivaling the Carolina Reaper, with a surprisingly sweet, fruity-floral flavor despite the intensity.
About 60 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~110 days to maturity
Fruit size
5–8 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet and fruity with nearly floral notes beneath the intense lingering burn.
Culinary
About
The Scorpion Apocalypse (aka Apocalypse Scorpion) is an unstable hybrid super-hot Capsicum chinense developed in Italy by AIASP members over five years of breeding focused on extreme heat. Its menacing, warted pods feature a signature scorpion stinger tail, thick blistered/wrinkled skin, and ripen green to red (with occasional peach/white variants). While delivering scorching pungency, it surprisingly offers sweet, fruity, and floral undertones. Prolific 3–4 ft plants suit extreme sauces, salsas, and heat challenges; handle with extreme care.
Backstory
Bred over five years by the Italian Pepper Lovers' Association (AIASP) through selective hybridization of scorpion-type peppers to push extreme heat boundaries; released to support their seed bank; known for genetic instability and pod variation.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreWe don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Scorpion Apocalypse?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,200,000–1,600,000 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 Scorpion Apocalypse taste like?
- Sweet and fruity with nearly floral notes beneath the intense lingering burn.
- How do I grow Scorpion Apocalypse?
- Scorpion Apocalypse: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Scorpion Apocalypse?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.