About Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon is UK-bred superhot rivaling Carolina Reaper. Rating 1,400,000-2,200,000 SHU makes it one of world’s hottest. Developed for commercial cultivation. The heat is crushing and long-lasting. Fruity flavor beneath extreme heat. Used in extreme hot sauce production. The bumpy texture is characteristic. Named for world’s largest lizard. Represents commercial superhot breeding in UK. Extremely dangerous – professional handling only.
Flavor profile
Extreme superhot
In the kitchen
Commercial superhot variety
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Days to harvest
- 100-120 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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