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Bhut Jolokia

dancarmona

By Dancarmona


Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum annuum (Longum) (Chilli pepper))
  • Photo posted on 14 Nov, 2012
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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



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