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Trinidad Scorpion 'Butch T' — Peppers

90-100days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Difficultdifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (80-85°F) for germination. Transplant after soil reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent but not waterlogged
Soil: Well-draining sandy loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 12-30 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red when mature
Size: 1-2 inches long
Shape: Wrinkled, bulbous with distinctive pointed tail
Flavour: Intensely hot (1,463,700 Scoville) with fruity, citrus undertones

In the kitchen

Extreme hot sauces, powder making. Use sparingly in cooking. Wear gloves when handling.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, pepper weevil
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, phytophthora blight
Resistance: Good resistance to bacterial leaf spot and pepper mottle virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	September – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover while attracting beneficial insects

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

CarrotsLoosens soil with deep taproot and doesn't compete for nutrients

OnionsRepels aphids, spider mites, and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting predatory insects

SpinachProvides living mulch and cool-season harvest without competing for space

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and fruit production

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may attract pests that also damage peppers

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Trinidad Scorpion 'Butch T'?

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