7 Pot Primo
Famous for its menacing stinger, the 7 Pot Primo delivers an intoxicating rush of sweet, tropical fruitiness followed by an overwhelming, relentless wall of pure heat. A true crown jewel among authentic American superhots.
Pepper Specie: Capsicum chinense
7 Pot Primo Heat Level, Flavor & Appearance
Whether you’re growing in the garden or cooking in the kitchen, here is what to expect from the 7 Pot Primo in terms of heat intensity, flavor, and pod traits.
Heat Level
Super Hot Peppers
1,200,000 – 1,470,000 SHU
280 times hotter than a grocery store jalapeño.
Tasting Notes
Flavor
Aroma
Pungent, bright, and intensely floral with sweet tropical fruit vapors, immediately accompanied by a sharp, prickly nasal sting from volatile airborne capsaicin.
Color and Appearance
Heavily pimpled, blistered, and contorted skin crowned by a distinctive, thin, scorpion-like tail or “stinger.” It transitions from deep lime green to a warm, mottled orange, finishing as a vibrant, fiery blood-red when fully ripe.
Pepper Pod Size
1.5 to 2.5 inches
Commonly Used In
Craft ultra-hot pepper sauces, competitive chili recipes, fiery BBQ glazes, high-potency dry rubs, infused honey, and pepper jams. Traditionally, a single pod can heat up to seven full pots of stew (giving the 7 Pot family its name).
