Do you prefer your peppers fiery? If so, this list is for you, as we look at the hottest peppers to grow at home. Perfect for anyone wanting to add some heat to their meals, you can readily source seeds of these picks to grow your own plants.
The current Guinness World Record holder is Pepper X at 2.69 million Scoville Heat Units (SHUs). However, you can't grow this chili pepper as it is a patented variety and not available as plants or seeds (though you may see some fakes online – so beware). But there are still some super-hot peppers you can buy to grow, including the previous world record holder.
