2011 hottest chili pepper in the world is the Scorpion Pepper.~

2011 Guinness Book of World Records confirmed it with an official (SHU) of 1,463,700 SHU, (SHU- Scoville Heat Rating, is the unit of measure used to indicate the hotness of a chili pepper.)
The Scorpion pepper is good raw, pickled or cooked.

Scorpion pepper

Growing Directions:

• Ideal temperatures for growing are 77-95 F (25-35°C).
• Growth in 10-15 days. Keep in full sunlight.
• Without plenty of sunlight, growth may become slow and plant may wither.
• You may plant buds elsewhere (in a planting pot or in ground.)
• Take the center bud off when the plant reaches to 3.5 inches (10 cm) high to stimulate growth.