Description Aribibi Gusano Pepper Seeds (Caterpillar Pepper) One of the Strangest-Looking Peppers on Earth! The Aribibi Gusano, also known as the Caterpillar Pepper, is a bizarre and blisteringly hot Capsicum chinense variety that turns heads and torches tongues. Native to Bolivia, this rare pepper produces gnarled, wrinkled pods that resemble tiny white caterpillars—but don’t let their size fool you. These little monsters pack an intense, face-melting burn with a citrusy, slightly floral undertone. I first obtained this line selection back in 2005 from Christopher Phillips, a well known collector in the pepper seed trading world. I’ve managed to keep them as true to standard all this time and I want to share them with you! Get your Aribibi Gusano pepper seeds today! Grow Aribibi Gusano Pepper Seeds Like a Pepper Guru This variety thrives in warm climates and rewards patient growers with high yields of uniquely shaped, fiery white pods. Expect a compact, bushy plant that loads up with these wicked-looking peppers all season long. Perfect for hot sauce, powders, or extreme culinary challenges, the Aribibi Gusano is a must-have for any serious pepper enthusiast. Scoville Heat Level Estimated between 150,000–300,000 SHU, making it hotter than a habanero but with a faster-hitting, electric burn. Watch It In Action! Check out our deep dive into the Aribibi Gusano pepper on YouTube to see this beast in all its fiery glory. Aribibi Gusano Pepper Seeds | What’s Included Fresh, hand-selected Aribibi Gusano seeds Grown using our all-natural, organic methods—no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides Expert growing tips included Warning This pepper is not for the faint of heart. Handle with care and always wash your hands after handling seeds or fresh pods. Ready to grow your own fiery caterpillars? Grab your seeds now and bring this rare superhot into your garden! Name: Aribibi Gusano (Caterpillar) Species: Capsicum chinense Origin: Aribibi, Bolivia Growth Habit: Compact plants that build up on bushy frames to support 5ft tall and 5 ft wide plants (if you provide enough of the pepper growing fundamentals) Fruit: Bright White to cream colored fruit that resemble a word or caterpillar. Heat Level: 7/10 Flavor: Super sweet, fruity, bright, tangy, and full of citrus notes! Culinary Uses: Hot sauces, seasonings, jams, jellies, great on everything and awesome when packed to-go for eating with lunch as a finger or sandwich pepper. Climate: 65-95F, Full Sun, Humidity 70% Soil: Living, humus compost is best, but any medium will do so long as it allows roots to shoot through it quickly and stays well fertilized. Watering: As often as is required to keep your medium at field capacity. Not wet, not dry. Unique: From Aribibi, Bolivia a town in the Amazon, in the department of Beni. Cultivation Tips: Follow the 4 Pepper Growing Fundamentals I share in this video and you will not fail: https://youtu.be/KRBxnUKY8Kk?si=Va5Ye2NH3fT0HrlE Wilder Recommendations: Read about the wild origin of peppers out of South America here: https://pepperguru.com/capsicum-eshbaughii/
