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Superhots: The World’s Hottest Chilli Seeds

Superhots: The World’s Hottest Chilli Seeds

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Some chillies are hot. These are the varieties that redefine what heat means. This collection brings together the superhot chillies that shaped the modern heat scale — the Reapers, Scorpions and Ghosts known for their intensity and distinctive character.

Raised from seed, these plants develop the hallmarks of true superhots: slow, heat-dependent starts, thick, contorted pods, deep fruity aromas and heat that builds relentlessly rather than flashing and fading. They’re grown not just for shock value, but for the complex flavours that sit beneath the fire.

These are seeds for growers who want to experience the full expression of extreme chillies — from first true leaves to fully ripened pods — and understand what separates genuine superhots from ordinary heat. Tips on how to grow from seed can be found in Grow Chillies from Seeds.

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  • Armageddon Chilli seeds

    Armageddon Chilli Seeds: The end of the world is nigh. £2.75

    Easy to grow,Heat ★★★★★,Origins: Europe
  • Red Bhut Jolokia

    Red Bhut Jolokia Seeds: The ghost that haunts your tongue. £2.45

    Origins: Asia,Heat ★★★★☆,Exceptional flavour
  • Chocolate Bhut Jolokia Seeds

    Chocolate Bhut Jolokia Seeds: Dark as sin, twice as hot. £2.75

    Origins: Asia,Exceptional flavour,Ornamental,Heat ★★★★★
  • Butch T Scorpion Chilli

    Butch T Scorpion Chilli Seeds: Super spicy, dangerously delicious. £2.75

    Heat ★★★★★,Origins: Americas
  • Carolina Reaper Chilli

    Carolina Reaper Chilli Seeds: Still lethal, still legendary. £2.75

    Origins: Americas,Heat ★★★★★
  • Jays Peach Ghost Chilli

    Jays Peach Ghost Chilli Seeds: Sweet peach, ghostly punch. £2.75

    Origins: Americas,Easy to grow,Ornamental,Heat ★★★★★
  • Moruga Scorpion Chilli seeds

    Red Moruga Scorpion Seeds: A tropical bite with venom. £2.75

    Origins: Caribbean,Easy to grow,Heat ★★★★★
  • Yellow Seven Pot Chilli

    Yellow Seven Pot Seeds. Glowing pods, tropical fire. £2.75

    Origins: Caribbean,Easy to grow,Heat ★★★★☆,Exceptional flavour
  • Red Seven Pot chilli

    Red Seven Pot Chilli Seeds: Seven pots, one hell of a chilli. £2.75

    Origins: Caribbean,Easy to grow,Heat ★★★★☆,Exceptional flavour
  • The Wraith chilli

    Wraith Chilli Seeds: A ghostly apparition, pure fire. £2.75

    Origins: Europe,Ornamental,Heat ★★★★★,Easy to grow
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As an avid chilli enthusiast, I can't resist adding a couple of superhots to my personal stash—it's what makes chilli growing truly thrilling for me.

While superhot chillies may seem intimidating to beginners, they embody the essence of my chilli-growing journey. The challenge of nurturing these fiery varieties is where the true excitement lies.

Despite being a bit more temperamental than the familiar Jalapenos and Cayennes, the rewards are unparalleled.

Success with superhot chillies hinges on an early start to the season and providing a warm home for your plants. If this is all too hot to handle, check out my Chef's Chillies and Classic Hot Chillies.

Grow yourself happy

Jay
Armageddon chilli plant in full fruit, grown in terracotta pot – superhot UK variety
Kraken Scorpion chilli plant with dark red pods – rare superhot grown in the UK
Jay
Armageddon chillies – large red UK superhots with wrinkled skin, held in hand
Kraken Scorpion chillies – twisted red pods of a rare UK-grown superhot
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    Hi, my plug plants arrived a week ago, and I have to say they were in the best condition I’ve seen from any supplier. My wife was amazed they even fit in the container! They’ve transplanted perfectly and are growing vigorously a week later. I also appreciate the fertiliser and booklet. My chilli plants and Thai basil arrived yesterday, again in perfect condition—better than any I’ve received in years. Just wanted to share some positive feedback!
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    Thank you! It’s late April, and I already have nodes sprouting. I’ve been growing chillies for 20 years, and I’ve never seen plants grow this quickly. I’m using Chilli Focus and keeping them in the conservatory—can’t wait to see how big they’ll get by late summer! There’s going to be some monster super-hot pods. Thanks, World of Chillies!
    – Glenn
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    I'm not sure how many compliments you get, but I had to comment on the sheer quality of this year's plants. They were something special from the moment I received them. I've been buying from you for a decade, and this year's harvest is outstanding! I got nearly a kilo of chillies from a single Kashmiri Mirch plant, and the Piri-piri, Cayenne, Serrano, and De Arbol are all absolutely laden. This crop even swept first prizes at the Penistone agricultural show. If you've done something different this year, keep doing it!
    – Julian
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    After receiving my two orders, I must congratulate you and your team for the first-class service and product this year. I buy many plant plugs online, and their quality often disappoints, unlike yours. Perhaps you should teach the larger companies how to do it. This is the first time I’ve ordered 'plants' rather than 'plugs' after years of growing chillies from your plugs, and I’m not disappointed. They’re healthy, strong, and growing well after potting. I’ll definitely use you again next year and recommend you to my gardening and chilli-growing friends. Well done!
    – Peter
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    This year has been amazing! The plants I bought from you are nearly breaking under the weight of the fruit, especially the ones that usually struggle. The Purple Jalapeno, Bishops Crown, Madre Vieja, Scotch Bonnet, and more have been particularly successful. Even the slower ones like Pimenta de Neyde are producing now. Just wanted to let you know – hope it’s been a great year for you too!
    – Robert
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The Recordbreaker Plug Collection
Chillies are measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU) according to how much capsaicin they contain. All the recordbreaker chillies are over 1,000,000 SHU. Tested by Guinness Book Records*, Chilli Pepper Institute**
21000000
1001304.00
eco Bhut Jolokia*
1291800.00
eco Red Seven Pot**
1463700.00
eco Butch Trinidad Scorpion*
1569300.00
eco Carolina Reaper*
1853936.00
eco Chocolate Douglah**
2009231.00
eco Morouga Scorpion**
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There are five main groups of chilli species. The superhot chillies are members of the more slow-growing, tropical Chinense species. Annums (and many of the others) are faster growing and more leggy.