Maturity:
around 120 days
Tiny chile, usually only 1" long, but extremely hot, and one of the
hottest chiles available. The pequin (meaning little) is a common chile
used for ultra-spicy dishes. Plants are semi-annuals and in warmer areas
can survive for several years. Closely related to the wild Tepin chile.
Origin: Probably Mexico.
Heat Index/Scoville: 50,000+.