Bhut Jolokia
By Dancarmona
- 14 Nov, 2012
- 0 likes
Bhut Jolokia
Capsicum: .Chinense
Origin: .India
PI: .
Scoville units: .1,041,427
Blossom end shape: .pointed
Fruit position and shape: .pendant, elongate
Fruit size and color: .3¼ "x 1 ¾" green > red
Calyx shape: .saucer shaped, toothless
Flower: .stellate, small, bell-shaped
Petals/Spots: .white/none
Filament color: .white
Anther color: .blue
Habit: . small, usually low bush
Stem: .smooth
Leaves: .large, uneven
Germ. Time: .3 wk. >.3 mo.
Maturity: . 95 days
Plant height: .24 > 36"
Taste: .
Uses:·
Bhut Jolokia is a pepper that you look at but do not touch, measuring over 1 million Scoville Units compared to a Jalapeno at 5-6 thousand. This landrace chile originates from the northeast of India, particularly Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. It belongs to Capsicum chinense family and is known by many names in the different Indian provinces.
Credits & Sources: thechileman Bhut Jolokia CPI Bhut Jolokia sgtpepper Bhut Jolokia
Comments on this photo
There are no comments yet
Pictures by dancarmona
17 of 62
What else?
See who else is growing Capsicum annuum (Longum) (Chilli pepper).
See who else has plants in genus Capsicum.
-
Pepper Barancio Seeds
£1.29 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Sweet F1 Gypsy Seeds
£2.99 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Gourmet Seeds
£1.49 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Californian Wonder Seeds
£1.85 at Suttons Seeds -
Pepper Sweet F1 Jumbo Seeds
£2.99 at Suttons Seeds