BJ Black × BC Python
The BJ Black × BC Python is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 800,000–1,500,000 SHU — roughly 190× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen black. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. It is also known as BJ Black x BC Python.
The BJ Black × BC Python is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 800,000–1,500,000 SHU — roughly 190× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen black. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. It is also known as BJ Black x BC Python.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
