I also ordered some of these bad boys:
".....Named as the world’s hottest pepper by the New Mexico Chile Institute, edging out the previous record holder, Bhut Jolokia, although some authorities dispute this. Trinidad Scorpion averaged at 1.2 million Scovilles. Who needs pepper spray? "
Never grew or sampled either one before. We shall see if they live up to all the hype.
I saw the Trinidad pepper seeds today also. At the price, I made a choice and went with the hotter ones. ;)
Trust me, they are seriously hot. They will make you cry for your mama.
I gave some to an acquaintance that said he could not find hot enough peppers any more. I warned him. He cut one up and put it over some food and ate it. He almost went to the ER. His wife has banned him from any more. Another guy said they were HOT!
Its like anything else, used in moderation, they are good, get foolish and you will hurt yourself!
With scoville heat units, it varies from individual plant to plant. Growing conditions, amount of water and such affect the heat. All Ghost Peppers are not equal, some are less than 1mil scoville units, some way more. Just as Jalapenos are not all the same heat, even when bought from the same bin in the store.
I dont know where mine stand on the scale, but they are surely very, very hot!