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Pepper profile

Scotch Brain

Origin
Australia
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

1,000,000 – 1,400,000 SHU

Super Hot heat level

About Scotch Brain

Scotch Brain is Australian superhot cross. Rating 1,000,000-1,400,000 SHU offers extreme heat. Combines Scotch Bonnet and Brain Strain genetics. The wrinkled brain-like texture with Scotch bonnet shape. Extremely hot with fruity notes. Popular Australian variety. Makes extreme hot sauces. The combination genetics are interesting. Very hot – handle with protection. Shows Australian superhot breeding.

Flavor profile

Extreme superhot

In the kitchen

Australian breeding, wrinkled

Growing information

Difficulty
Expert
Days to harvest
100-120 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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