Re: [CH] TigerPaw Habanero
Matt Evans (tmattevans@gmail.com)
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:44:23 -0400
Speaking of "Naga whatever", can somebody clarify the muddy waters a
bit for me? I ordered a packet of Bhut Jolokia seeds from NMSU this
year. I started all 10 seeds, got four to sprout and I have one alive
(knock wood). Are the "Bhuts" and "Nagas" all the same thing? Has
anyone tried one yet?
Matt
On 7/11/07, jeff@chileheadsonline.com <jeff@chileheadsonline.com> wrote:
> They've got a LONG way to go if they're only at 350,000! The Red
> Savina tested higher than that a long time ago. And the hottest pepper
> of any variety is beyond that yet.
>
> They've obviously never had a Trinidad Scorpion. Looking forward to
> trying a Naga whatever at Open Fields this year.
>
> Jeff
>
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> Quoting Eric Wersel <ewersel@meritind.com>:
>
> >
> > Looks like the USDA is trying to create the world's hottest hab:
> > <http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2007/070702.htm>
> >
> > From the article:
> >
> >> So how hot is this habanero?
> >>
> >> Tests using the standard Scoville Heat Scale show that TigerPaw-NR
> >> scores a fiery 348,634. Habaneros typically score 100,000 or
> >> higher, compared to the 3,500 to 5,000 range of jalapenos, for
> >> instance.
> >>
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