# White Moruga Scorpion

Also known as White Moruga, White Trinidad Moruga Scorpion.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

White Moruga Scorpion is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago. Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,900,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is tropical fruity, citrusy, sweet, zingy. Used for hot sauces, salsas, spice powders, infused oils, fermented blends. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 54 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 800,000–1,200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  NC Pepper Seeds - Giant White Moruga Scorpion
  https://ncpepperseeds.com/products/white-moruga-scorpion

- 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Bohica Pepper Hut - White Moruga
  https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/white-moruga-seeds

- 1,200,000–1,900,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Tyler Farms - White Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper Seeds
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/white-trinidad-moruga-scorpion-pepper-seeds/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Pepper Joe's White Moruga Scorpion Pepper Seeds product page](https://pepperjoe.com/products/white-moruga-scorpion-pepper-seeds)
- [Bohica Pepper Hut White Moruga Seeds description](https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/white-moruga-seeds)
- [NC Pepper Seeds Giant White Moruga Scorpion product page](https://ncpepperseeds.com/products/white-moruga-scorpion)
- [Tyler Farms White Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper Seeds page](https://www.tyler-farms.com/white-trinidad-moruga-scorpion-pepper-seeds/)
- [Super Hot Chiles White Moruga Scorpion seeds (James Mallon provenance)](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/white-moruga-scorpion-pepper-seeds/)
- [Growing guide and notes on Trinidad Moruga Scorpion family / white variant reference](https://growhotpeppers.com/trinidad-moruga-scorpion/)

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

Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,900,000 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 White Moruga Scorpion taste like?

Tropical fruity with prominent citrus notes and a sweet, zingy finish, offering a clean and intense experience typical of white chinense varieties.

### How do I grow White Moruga Scorpion?

White Moruga Scorpion: about 110 days to maturity, tropical/subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

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

White Bhut Jolokia, Peruvian White Habanero

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