chinense Black Scorpion Tongue. Worth growing?

[grimmpepper]

So,I'm thinking of getting some black scorpion tongue seeds to start next year,and,was wondering if anyone has any info on them as far as flavor,heat,uses etc.

Thanks,
Wayne

 

[TXCG]

I saw this discussion on reddit about black scorpion tongue peppers: http://www.reddit.com/r/gardening/comments/1fsbp6/another_update_from_my_little_balcony_in_finland/cadg145
 
Looks like a really pretty plant, I think I'm gonna grow it next year too.

 

[ajijoe]

its not too spectacular flavor-wise but it is a nice plant

 

[Prehensile]

I have em, Pretty plant and cool looking peppers, taste and heat are OK....If anyone wants seeds just send me an SASE, and I'll send you some.

 

[grimmpepper]

I have em, Pretty plant and cool looking peppers, taste and heat are OK....If anyone wants seeds just send me an SASE, and I'll send you some.

Are they bushy like most ornamentals? Oh,pm me your address and I'll send an sase

 

[Prehensile]

Like I said one of my favorites, I'm gonna grow some more only have like 3 plants left.
 

 

[grimmpepper]

I have em, Pretty plant and cool looking peppers, taste and heat are OK....If anyone wants seeds just send me an SASE, and I'll send you some.

What species are they? Some sites say chinense,while others say it's an annuum.

 

[knucks]

Pretty looking plant! PM sent

 

[Prehensile]

I think they are Anuums to be honest I never checked

 

[poypoyking]

Growth habit suggests annuum, and that is what I have always categorized them as.

 

[ajijoe]

Growth habit suggests annuum, and that is what I have always categorized them as.

yup its definitely annum