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Black Scorpion Tongue Seeds

Black Scorpion Tongue Seeds

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Enhance your garden with Black Scorpion Tongue pepper seeds, known for their distinctive shape and intense spiciness. These peppers bear elongated pods that taper to a point, resembling the tail of a scorpion, and mature into a sleek, deep black color. With an approximate Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 200,000, they deliver a powerful punch of heat that's sure to thrill chili aficionados.

Aside from their striking appearance, Black Scorpion Tongue peppers offer a complex flavor profile with hints of fruitiness and a smoky undertone, making them ideal for creating bold hot sauces, adding depth to marinades, or infusing oils with a spicy kick. These seeds are sought after for their ability to thrive in various growing conditions, whether in garden beds, pots, or as striking ornamentals indoors.

The plant has purple pods that then ripen to red. Some pods will show black stripes or blotches on them when exposed to intense sunlight when they ripen to red. The plants grow tall compared to other pepper plants but have a large number of pods. The plant has green foliage and in our case some pods had corking on them. The plant has amazing flowers as seen in our photos. Some of our plants exhibited corking as well.

Whether you're looking to spice up your culinary creations or simply admire the unique beauty of these peppers in your garden, Black Scorpion Tongue pepper seeds promise to deliver both visual intrigue and fiery flavor.

Seeds: 10+

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