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Me (on the right) and my son with the local scout troop and leaders An assortment of different chiles that I grow hydroponically in "The Garden" And of course, a photo of "The Garden"


The Trinidad Scorpion - a very rare chile

By Jim (Habanero) Duffy



Trinidad Scorpion chile
Have you ever been stung by a Scorpion? Now from the tropical Island of Trinidad comes the Trinidad Scorpion chile. So hot some say it is hotter than the Bhut Jolokia and Naga Morich. The Island of Trinidad is in the Caribbean northeast of Venezuela.

Trinidad Scorpion pods have a pebbly skin surface like a Bhut Jolokia or Naga Morich. But are more plump and sometimes have a little tail. The tail gives it the nickname Scorpion .It has a slight fruity and citrus flavor. Trinidad Scorpion Plants produce abundant pods. The pods ripen from green to orange to red.

The superhot Trinidad Scorpion Chile
In February 2009 I contacted the Agricultural Ministry Dept in Trinidad. Here is what they told me...

The island of Trinidad uses these for military grade tear gas and mace. Also they mix it in with Marine paint to keep barnacles from growing on the bottoms of boats. There are two other strains of the Trinidad Scorpion. The first one is called the Morouga and rarely has that little tail. And now recently discovered is the Yellow Trinidad Scorpion.

The superhot Trinidad Scorpion Chile
Right now we are growing the Trinidad Scorpion. In 2010 we will produce the Yellow variety. We currently have seeds for the Scorpion and will have fresh chiles at end of September 2009. Plants will be ready for sale in March/April 2010. Also producing seed stock for Orange Bhut Jolokia and Chocolate Bhut Jolokia. We grow our Trinidad Scorpion plants Hydroponically.

Plants grown for seed stock are isolated to avoid cross-pollination. We also have a full garden of other rare or hard to find organic vegetables. Find out more about our other produce at Selah Harvest!

Check out our chile blog or contact us through our contact form on the left.

Home of the Trinidad Scorpion chile


Why I do what I do - Youth Venture

(http://www.yvcenters.com)


I was first drawn to chiles out of curiosity, not knowing that they would lead me to a greater purpose in life. Seeing the impact I had at the youth centers inspired me to do more for the kids, and the more I did, the more impact I had. God had introduced me to something as simple as a chile pepper. Where would it lead?


See more of the kids, special events and the visiting Aztecs team in the photo gallery
My inspiration came from God, the one who made chiles! I was bringing dinners weekly to two youth centers. The kids loved the food, and I began to love them. One day in 2006 I found myself with leftover food, so I went to a larger El Cajon center and offered it there. I remember a little boy asking me if I would be back. "Yes, I will," I replied.

Now I was at two centers on Wednesdays and one on Fridays.

My continued work with these youth is inextricably tied to, "Refining Fire." Though the business is not 100% non-profit, the expansion of salsa and chile sales enables me to increase my work with Youth Venture. The generation that succeeds us will inherit this earth. All of them were born with a purpose. We can contribute to their success by finding creative ways to love them.

Though I do not accept donations, you may contribute to Youth Venture by contacting Suzanne Alicardi at Foothills Christian Church (619-442-7728). I trust the our website will contribute to your knowledge of chiles and hydroponic gardening. Most of all, I hope that you will volunteer to help youth wherever you live.


Jim (Habanero) Duffy


Call me for more info on the world's rarest and hottest chiles (others also available) and get your fresh Gourmet Salsa now too—see the main site for more details! Also sign-up for hydroponics classes (must live in the San Diego, California area).



Phone (San Diego, CA)

619-504-9777


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