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The "I Scream Scorpion" pepper is a new creation by Butch Taylor, creator of the Trinidad Scorpion Butch Taylor.

Its heat level is comparable to the hottest Habanero peppers, a less powerful kick than Scorpion peppers, but with a heat that builds gradually like the Reaper!

On the Scoville scale, the pepper ranges from 200,000 to 500,000 units. The "I Scream Scorpion" ripens from green to yellow-orange.

• heat level: 200,000 to 500,000 on the Scoville scale.
• plant height approximately 100 cm.
• medium-sized fruit, approximately 5 cm long.
• fruit color: Green during growth, Orange at maturity.
• genus: Capsicum Chinense.
• ideal germination: between January and April.
• harvest: between September and November.

What Equipment do I need for growing my peppers?

To optimize your results, we recommend equipping yourself with:

I Scream Scorpion Pepper Seeds.
An enclosed growing area such as a mini greenhouse.
Coco pellets, peat, or cotton (to germinate the seeds).
Labels (to avoid mixing up your seedlings).
Potting soil (ideally a mixture of 50% black peat and 50% blonde peat) or special flowering soil, which will also work.
Fertilizer for Peppers or Tomatoes, or 5-5-10 fertilizer for experts.
A water sprayer or watering can.
Gloves (if you don't like contact with soil).
Pots with a diameter of 7 or 8 cm at first, before using 10-liter or larger pots depending on the pepper for repotting

To make your life easier, we offer our mini greenhouse for growing your peppers.

How do I Germinate my Pepper Seeds?

Planting peppers is a process that requires patience and some knowledge, but don't panic—we'll explain everything you need to know about germinating your pepper seeds!

Pepper seedlings are typically started at the beginning of the year, generally between January at the earliest and March for the beginning of spring. To do this, you'll need the equipment listed above.

You then have 2 options:
Plant your seed directly in a pot full of potting soil at a depth of half a centimeter
Place a seed on a coco pellet or on a piece of cotton.

In both cases, once the seed is in place, you'll need to spray enough water to moisten the soil or cotton without soaking it, then place your coco pellet or cotton in a container like a mini greenhouse that will retain heat and humidity, thus providing oxygen. If you're using a flower pot, you can simply stretch plastic wrap over it and make small holes with a toothpick to oxygenate the plant.

The ideal is to maintain a constant temperature of 28 degrees. You can place your container behind a sunny window, on or near a radiator, or on a heating mat designed for this purpose.

OUR TIP:

Place your mini greenhouse on your internet router!

Remember to ventilate your growing area from time to time to prevent the appearance of fungi while keeping the soil moist. Once the first leaves appear, you'll need to make sure to give your seedlings enough sunlight for 12 to 14 hours per day. Once the second set of leaves is well developed, you can then repot them.

Once in a pot, keep your plant near a heat source and exposed to sunlight (ideally try to filter the light to avoid heat stress).

After the Ice Saints around mid-May, you can move your plant outdoors and plant your pepper in the ground if you wish, or leave it in a pot and place it on a balcony, a windowsill, or even along a wall, preferably on the south side.

How do I water my I Scream Scorpion Pepper?

For watering your I Scream Scorpion pepper, be careful not to overwater. Too much water can drown the plant and lead to its demise. You simply need to let the soil dry out between each watering to prevent insect proliferation and drowning of the plant.

Once the plant is well developed (once your plant reaches about thirty centimeters), you can cause water stress by stopping watering the plant for several days before resuming watering (be careful not to overuse this technique, as it would be a shame to let your pepper plant die).

How do I properly prepare for my harvest?

Once your pepper plant is in place, here are our tips to optimize your future harvest:

When your pepper plant reaches 15 to 20 cm in height, you can pinch the top of the stem (without breaking it), which should allow the plant to grow bushier and produce a little more.

If flowering is early for one of your plants, remove the first flowers to prevent them from demanding too much energy from the plant.

If your pepper plant is outdoors, insects will take care of pollinating the plant, which will then produce peppers. If your plant is indoors, you will need to do this manually: take your clean finger and rub it lightly against each flower, from one to another.

Don't hesitate to use a bamboo stake or rod to support your plant.

When should I harvest my I Scream Scorpion Pepper?

To harvest your I Scream Scorpion pepper, as with others, you'll need to watch its color! This pepper is harvested once it turns yellow-orange.