# T-Rex Yellow

Species: Capsicum chinense.

T-Rex Yellow is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrusy, floral. Used for Primarily used in hot sauces, chili powders, dehydrated flakes, and ultra-spicy recipes thanks to its extreme heat and thick flesh.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 50 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Yellow T-Rex Pepper Seeds | Tyler Farms
  https://tyler-farms.com/yellow-t-rex-pepper-seeds/

- 1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  T-Rex Yellow Chili Pepper Seeds – Pepper Joe’s
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/t-rex-yellow-chili-pepper-seeds

- 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  T Rex T-Rex Yellow (Douglah 7 Pot and Bhutlah Hybrid) Ultra Hot Pepper Premium Seeds for Planting · Sherwood's Seeds
  https://sherwoodsseeds.com/products/36938529-t-rex-t-rex-yellow-douglah-7-pot-and-bhutlah-hybrid-ultra-hot-pepper-premi

- 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  T Rex Yellow Chilli Seeds Authentic - ChilliStuffs
  https://www.chillistuffs.co.za/product/t-rex-yellow-chilli/

- 1,100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hot pepper T-Rex yellow fresh seeds | Oreshka seeds
  https://oreshka-seeds.com/vegetableseeds/tproduct/162968438-866437647541-seeds-of-hot-pepper-t-rex-yellow-capsicu

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Detailed seed-catalog entry covering parentage, SHU estimate, appearance, plant size, days to harvest, flavor, and culinary notes](https://pepperjoe.com/products/t-rex-yellow-chili-pepper-seeds)
- [Live-plant listing with additional growing guidance, mature plant size, and culinary uses](https://pepperjoe.com/products/t-rex-yellow-pepper-plants)
- [Seed description confirming Douglah × Bhutlah parentage, >1 M SHU estimate, and citrus-leaning yellow flavor](https://tyler-farms.com/yellow-t-rex-pepper-seeds/)
- [Overview of the T-Rex family (including yellow) with SHU range, Capsicum chinense classification, North-American origin, and fruity flavor notes](https://spicyexchange.com/peppers/t-rex-peppers/)
- [Detailed cultivar notes on 2018 yellow phenotype selection, pod morphology, plant height, germination, and maturity timing](https://scovillerepublic.com/product/t-rex-yellow-chilli-seeds/)
- [Catalog entry listing species, 1 M+ SHU, plant height, days to harvest, and high-yield habit](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/t-rex-yellow-pepper/)

## FAQ
### How hot is T-Rex Yellow?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–1,500,000 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 T-Rex Yellow taste like?

Fruity and citrus-forward with floral notes and a bold sweetness that gives way to intense, lingering heat; thick flesh carries a strong capsicum punch.

### How do I grow T-Rex Yellow?

T-Rex Yellow: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for T-Rex Yellow?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/t-rex-yellow
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data