Mustard Moruga Brains x Gator Jigsaw Chilli Seeds – Cultivate 100% Bold, Hybrid Super‑Hot Marvel!
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🌶️ Mustard Moruga Brains x Gator Jigsaw Chilli Seeds – Cultivate 100% Bold, Hybrid Super‑Hot Marvel!
Get ready to grow one of the most eye-catching and fiery chilli hybrids: the Mustard Moruga Brains x Gator Jigsaw cross combines the blockbuster heat of Trinidad Moruga Brain with the striking variegated foliage of Gator Jigsaw. Expect super-hot pods that look spectacular and punch well above their size.
🌱 Variety
This exceptional cultivar is a purposeful cross between two powerhouse varieties:
- Mustard Moruga Brains: a rare color variant of the official Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Brains pepper, prized for its mustard-gold pods that mature to deep brick-red.
- Gator Jigsaw: a hybrid of Scotch Bonnet x Jigsaw, noted for its variegated green-and-white foliage and compact growth.
Combined, these parent varieties yield a hybrid with golden, brain-patterned pods set against spattered foliage, making it a stunning addition to both hot-sauce gardens and ornamental collections.
🔬 Species
This hybrid belongs to Capsicum chinense, the species famed for its super-hot chili varieties like the Reaper, Scorpion, and Brain types. Members of the chinense group are known for intense heat, fruity aromas, and thin pod walls—traits present in this hybrid.
🌍 Origin
While both parents trace their origins to pedigree cultivars (Trinidad Moruga from Trinidad and Tobago, Gator Jigsaw from USA breeders), the hybrid itself appears to be crafted in the USA.
🧬 Hybridizer (if applicable)
Unknown. Unlike long-domesticated varieties, this hybrid remains semi-stable, so pod characteristics—like mustard coloration and foliage variegation—vary with each plant.
To consistently achieve combined traits, growers often select the most striking specimens over multiple generations.
🎯 Description
Pods are roughly 2–4 cm long, featuring the trademark wrinkled “brain” surface typical of the Moruga line. They ripen from bright mustard-yellow to deeper orange-gold and sometimes brick red. Most plants feature the Gator Jigsaw’s signature variegated foliage with green-and-white mottling, making the plant beautiful both before and after harvest.
The aroma is fruity, floral, and apricot-like, while the heat builds slowly into a devastating burn characteristic of Moruga lineages. This hybrid delivers an unsurprising yet welcome 10/10.
🌿 Plant Size
Plants grow bushy and compact, typically reaching 60–90 cm (2–3 ft)—slightly shorter than pure Morugas but denser thanks to the Jigsaw parent. Heavy fruit produces weighty branches, so light staking or plant support is advised for optimal display.
🌡️ Pungency
This is an unequivocal Superhot pepper: Trinidad Moruga Brain rates up to 2,200,000 SHU, and although the hybrid may not quite hit the ol' 2.2 million, it still ranges from 1,200,000–1,800,000 SHU. This heat tier requires serious respect.
🌱 Grow Difficulty
This hybrid is recommended for advanced growers, but ambitious novices can succeed with preparation:
- Germination: 14–30 days at 25–30 °C. Heat mats are strongly recommended.
- Transplant: After frost, to full sun and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.
- Support: Use stakes or cages to support heavy foliage and fruit.
- Watering & feeding: Regular moisture and balanced fertilizer support full fruiting.
- Patience: Pods mature in 120–150 days after transplant—longer than most peppers but well worth the wait.
⏳ Days to Germination
Seeds typically emerge within 14–30 days, although germination can vary; using bottom heat improves consistency.
🌾 Days to Harvest After Transplant
Expect pods to ripen 120–150 days post-transplant. Warm, stable summer conditions may expedite ripening to around 120 days, while cool temperatures elongate the cycle.
🍽️ Culinary Uses
Handle with extreme caution—the Pods demand serious respect:
- Superhot sauces: A single pod can dominate an entire sauce batch.
- Capsaicin extracts: Ideal for high-powered extracts and hot blends.
- Infused oils: Use sparingly to add vibrant superheat.
- Dried whole: Pods can be room decorations or spicy testaments.
- Challenges: These pods are perfect for cooking contests or heat trials—just one mustard-gold pill can deliver a massive wallop.
Wear gloves, goggles, and avoid contact with eyes or face during handling.
🌟 Why Grow Mustard Moruga Brains x Gator Jigsaw Seeds?
- Visually dramatic: golden brain-textured pods combined with variegated foliage are perfect for collectors and ornamental growers.
- Fiercely hot: with SHU well into the millions, heat fans will be both challenged and thrilled.
- Compact-form growth: ideal for patio containers, raised beds or indoor setups.
- Dual impact: combines ornamental beauty with supreme culinary potential.
- Collector-worthy: perfect for growers who seek distinct, boutique, hybrid hot peppers.
🚀 Grow Your Mustard-Scorpion Marvel!
Cultivate the fiery fusion of aesthetics and adrenaline with Mustard Moruga Brains x Gator Jigsaw Chilli Seeds. Expect bold color, brainy pods, and an unforgettable throat punch—this hybrid is not just grown; it will dominate any collection.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.001 kg |
|---|---|
| Seed Pack Size | 10 Seeds, 5 Seeds |






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