Butterschotch Ghost Scorpion - Hot Pepper Seeds

Butterscotch Ghost Scorpion

Scoville Heat Units (SHU): Around 1,000,000 SHU and potentially higher, combining ghost and scorpion genetics.

Flavour Profile: Fruity, slightly sweet “butterscotch” notes up front followed by a severe, lingering burn; excellent for superhot sauces and powders.

Origin: Hybrid cross between Butch T Scorpion (or similar) and Bhut Jolokia lines, selected for butterscotch‑coloured pods. Developed in 2016 by Towns-End Chili & Spice, Bryan Townshend.

Species: Capsicum Chinense.

Plant Description: Plants bear heavily wrinkled, elongated pods with tails that ripen to caramel‑butterscotch colour, very productive under warm conditions and visually distinctive.