# Scorpion Apocalypse

Also known as Apocalypse Scorpion, Apocalypse Pepper.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Scorpion Apocalypse is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Italy. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,200,000–1,600,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sweet, fruity, floral. Used for extreme hot sauces, salsas, chili flakes, mashes, stews (tiny amounts). Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 60 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 1,200,000–1,450,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hot Pepper Seeds, Apocalypse Scorpion
  https://www.rareseeds.com/pepper-hot-apocalypse-scorpion

- 1,300,000–1,600,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Top O' the Scoville: Our Favorite Superhot Peppers
  https://www.rareseeds.com/blog/post/top-o-the-scoville-our-favorite-superhot-peppers

- 1,400,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Apocalypse Scorpion Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/apocalypse-scorpion

- 1,600,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Apocalypse Scorpion Red Pepper Seeds
  https://www.reimerseeds.com/apocalypse-scorpion-red-pepper-seeds

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Detailed guide on heat, flavor, origin, and uses](https://pepperscale.com/apocalypse-scorpion-pepper/)
- [Seed catalog specs including species, appearance, flavor, and growing notes](https://pepperjoe.com/products/apocalypse-scorpion)
- [Baker Creek breeder history, pod description, and cultivation tips](https://www.rareseeds.com/pepper-hot-apocalypse-scorpion)
- [Plant supplier details on growth, maturity, heat rating, and scorpion traits](https://bonnieplants.com/products/apocalypse-red-pepper)
- [Seed catalog with SHU rating, pod specs (3" wrinkled stinger), origin Italy, and growing details](https://www.reimerseeds.com/apocalypse-scorpion-red-pepper-seeds)

## 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.

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