How hot is the OMG Ghost Scorpion?

The OMG Ghost Scorpion measures 800,000–1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 190 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

OMG Ghost Scorpion

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NameOMG Ghost Scorpion

Alternative Name(s)OMG Ghost Scorpion T-E Limited; OMG Ghost Scorpion T-E

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-TA-H-9-034RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)800,000 - 1,500,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionTrinidad & Tobago

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Variety by Townsend (T-E).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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