Grow Yellow Brain Strain Pepper Seeds, a powerful super-hot pepper variety renowned for its intensely wrinkled, brain-like surface and fiery heat. These vibrant yellow peppers deliver extreme spiciness with hints of citrus flavor, making them popular for hot sauces, seasoning powders, and spicy cooking.
Yellow Brain Strain is part of the famous super-hot pepper class and produces high yields on strong, compact plants. These Non-GMO Yellow Brain Strain Pepper Seeds are ideal for warm climates and thrive in containers, raised beds, and full sun garden plots. Their distinctive shape and bright yellow color make them a striking addition to any home garden focused on growing extremely hot peppers.
Features
- Extremely hot super-hot pepper with wrinkled “brain-like” shape.
- Bright yellow pods with citrus undertones and intense heat.
- Ideal for making hot sauces and dehydrating for pepper flakes.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated super-hot pepper variety.
- Produces strong yields on compact, vigorous plants.
- Excellent warm-season crop for containers and garden beds.
- Perfect for experienced growers and spicy food enthusiasts.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Yellow Brain Strain Pepper
- Plant Type: Warm-season super-hot pepper
- Growth Habit: Compact bush with heavy fruit set
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes (super-hot variety type)
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 4–11 as summer crop
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 95–120 days from transplant
- Germination Temperature: 80°F–95°F (27°C–35°C)
- Plant Height: 24–36 inches
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate watering at soil level
- Support Needed: Optional support during heavy fruiting
- Growth Advantage: High heat, vigorous yield, compact plants
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and keep soil warm (80°F–95°F).
- Provide strong light or grow lights for seedlings.
- Transplant outdoors once nights stay consistently warm.
- Choose full sun and space 18–24 inches apart.
- Water only at the base of plants to prevent leaf stress.
- Mulch to retain heat and maintain soil moisture.
- Allow peppers to fully ripen to rich yellow color before harvesting.
- Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.