Characteristics of the variety of peppers Scorpio Trinidad
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion (Trinidad Scorpion pepper) is a chili variety. It got its name from its place of birth and characteristic properties. His homeland is the Moruga region on the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean.
Characteristics of the variety of peppers Scorpio Trinidad
Variety characteristic
Pepper Scorpion of Trinidad, also called Trinidad Bright Red, refers to perennials, although it is grown outdoors as an annual plant.
The variety is thermophilic, it is distinguished by relatively large fruits and high productivity. Care must be taken when growing, harvesting and handling the Trinidian variety. It is necessary to be especially careful when working with seeds: they are very hot.
The peculiarity of this variety is its high pungency. It is achieved thanks to a substance called capsaicin. In Trinidad hot peppers, capsaicin exceeds 1 million Scoville units. For comparison, ordinary red hot peppers have from 3,000 units. The fragrance is a combination of floral and fruity motifs.
Description of the bush
The bush is compact, reaches 1 m in height. The leaves are rounded and have an uneven, slightly bumpy surface. The root system is small.
Description of the fetus
The fruits have the following external characteristics:
- the color is bright red;
- large size, about 10 cm in diameter;
- the shape is plump, unevenly bumpy, with a distinctive elongated tip.
Care
Like all hot peppers, Morugsky is picky about environmental conditions. It is necessary to provide him with a well-fertilized, fertile soil and a warm, wind-protected landing site.
Sowing and planting
Hot peppers are recommended to be grown from seedlings. If you plan to use a purchased one, you should pay attention to the stem. It should not be too thin or yellow. If you grow seedlings on your own, you should take care of purchasing seeds and preparing seedlings. The seeds are planted in February-March. It is transferred to open ground in May, planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other.
The soil for acute Trinidad should be well fertilized, preferably well-rotted compost or special fertilizer at a dose of 50 g / 1 sq. m, then dig it up well, going deeper by 15-20 cm.
Watering
In hot conditions, the pungency of the pepper will be stronger
The pungency of Moruga Trinidad depends on growing conditions. In dry and hot conditions, the baking properties of the pepper will be maximal, and, conversely, in temperate climates, with constant watering, the pungency decreases significantly and the taste of the fruit is manifested. Due to the small root system, the ability to obtain nutrients from the deep layers is limited.
Temperature
This variety of pepper is a very thermophilic and light-loving plant. For the proper development of the bush, the temperature should not be lower than 15 ° C, otherwise the Scorpio will begin to shed its leaves, the plant's nutrition will be suspended. He is responsive to sunny weather.
Application
Scorpio peppers, like most chili peppers, are grown for further consumption:
- Fresh.Pepper has an extremely pungent taste, so fresh consumption is possible only in limited quantities by adding it to salads.
- By heat treatment. It is mainly added as a condiment to all kinds of dishes and sauces. Under the influence of temperatures, the pungency and baking properties of the fruit are reduced, spicy notes remain, which can give uniqueness to any dish, as well as a unique aroma.
- Conservation. It is possible to use for some types of salads for the winter, as well as pickles and pepper tinctures.
Other uses are also possible. So, at home, it is used in the military industry for the manufacture of tear gas cans. A special paint is made from capsaicin, which is used in shipbuilding. It is used to cover the bottoms of ships to prevent clam buildup.
Diseases and pests
Because of the excessive pungency, pests do not bother him.
Of the diseases, gray rot or sclerotia sclerotia can be noted. At the first manifestations of the disease, the bush is treated with special means, but if we take into account the presence of fruits, spraying with chemicals is undesirable: it is better to use solutions prepared on the basis of plants such as garlic, nettle, etc.
Conclusion
Pepper of the Scorpio variety belongs to the elite expensive varieties, has unique taste characteristics, but is distinguished by high baking properties. Burns hands even through latex gloves. You should be extremely careful when growing Trinidate Scorpio, keep it away from children and animals, wash your hands thoroughly. In case of contact with eyes, immediately rinse them with milk and seek medical attention.