100,000 – 350,000 Scoville Units. From the small country of Guyana, the Wiri Wiri pepper is so cherry-like in appearance that sometimes it is called the Hot Cherry or Bird Cherry pepper.

Peppers germinate and grow best when soil temperatures are above 75 degrees F. In most regions of the country, peppers should be started indoors and then transplanted outdoors as the weather warms. Sow peppers indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting. Plant seeds at a depth of ¼ inch and make sure the soil remains warm throughout the germination period.