Overview

Bred in Italy by Rocco Maltesi as a cross between 7 Pot Bubblegum and Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion, the Fried Chicken pepper got its nickname from growers who thought its deeply wrinkled, blistered skin looked exactly like fried chicken skin. The vivid orange pods have rounded shoulders and a curled scorpion tail. The flavor comes in three stages: bright citrus up front, floral in the middle, and a sweet, earthy finish from its Bubblegum parentage. Very prolific in our beds.

Why Choose Our Seeds

• Hand-selected from healthy, productive plants grown at Harmony Springs Farm

• Packets include 10+ seeds

• Farm-tested in real Tennessee growing conditions

Flavor & Heat Profile

• Heat Level: Superhot (850,000 to over 1,000,000 SHU)

• Flavor Notes: Citrus, floral, sweet and earthy finish

Growing Information

🌱 Germination: 14–28 days in warm soil (80–90°F). Superhots are slow, so be patient

🌞 Light Requirement: Full sun

📏 Plant Height: 3–4 ft

🫛 Pods: 2–3 inches, heavily blistered and wrinkled with a scorpion tail, ripening from green to vivid orange

⏳ Maturity: 100–120 days from transplant

🧤 Extreme heat. Gloves and eye protection recommended

How to Use

• Fruit-based superhot hot sauces

• Fresh mango and tropical salsas