Trinidad Scorpio Yellow CARDI Originally from Trinidad. The color of the pods varies from green to golden yellow during ripening. The pods are larger, longer and thicker than the standard Trinidad Scorpion. CARDI (Caribbean Research Institute for Agricultural Development) in Trinidad and Tobago. In this institute, the sharpest varieties of pepper were bred. Acuity 800,000 ~ 1,000,000 Scovilles. Plants can reach about 100-120 cm in height and yield a good harvest. The maturation period is 120 days. The plant is a perennial plant.