7 Pot Barrackpore – a super-hot classic from Trinidad
What makes 7 Pot Barrackpore special?
7 Pot Barrackpore is an extremely hot chilli with roots in Trinidad, and one of the more powerful varieties within the well-known 7 Pot family. It has a strength that easily exceeds a million Scoville and produces plenty of fruit – perfect if you love to grow chillies with real character. This is a variety for those who are not satisfied with ‘a little heat’.
Background and name
The variety originates in the Barrackpore district of Trinidad, where many of the world’s hottest chilli varieties come from. The name ‘7 Pot’ comes from the local saying that a single pod has enough heat to season seven different pots of stew – and that is no exaggeration. The Barrackpore variant is known as one of the strongest in the 7 Pot group, which makes it a popular choice with experienced chilli growers and hot-sauce enthusiasts.
Appearance and growth habit
7 Pot Barrackpore grows vigorously and can reach up to 1.5 metres tall. The plant is bushy and very productive, so you can expect a large harvest over the season. The pods are somewhat larger and more elongated than in classic 7 Pot varieties, often with a wrinkled, almost leathery skin. They ripen from green to an intense red and hang heavily on the plant at harvest.
Flavour and uses
Besides the brutal heat, 7 Pot Barrackpore has a full, deep flavour that suits hot sauce, chilli spices and marinades very well. It works best in small amounts where you want real heat but also to keep flavour. It is not exactly fruity or sweet – rather powerful, raw and very intense in both aroma and taste.
Ways to use 7 Pot Barrackpore
- Chilli powder: Dry the pods and make your own super-hot powder.
- Hot sauces: Perfect for really strong sauces – a small piece goes a long way.
- Freezing: The pods freeze very well whole for later use.
- NB: Wear gloves when handling – this is not a variety you want in your eyes.
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Sow in moist seed compost or peat pellets and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination
The compost should be moist but not wet.
A propagator helps to keep the air humid.
Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator.
They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer.
For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing
