Bhut Jolokia Pepper (Capsicum chinense) seeds

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Bhut Jolokia Pepper (Capsicum chinense) seeds

Very warmth-requiring, slowly growing chilli variety from India. Also belongs to the hottest chilli varieties in the world. A real challenge.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.

2,85 €

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SKU: CAP22

GTIN: 4250601201610

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Bhut Jolokia is a chili pepper grown in Assam, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. In 2006, it was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the hottest chili in the world. It is also known as Naga Jolokia, Ghost Chili, Ghost Pepper or Bih Jolokia. Ripe Bhut Jolokia chili peppers measure 60 mm to 85 mm long, with an orange or red color. The fruits have a Scoville rating of 1000000 units!

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Root system:	Heart roots
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Bad companion plants:	Peas Cucumber Potatoes Celeriac Tomatoes
Good companion plants:	Nasturtium Knoblauch Marigold Lettuce Beans
Row spacing:	40 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	25-30°C

Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If trying them outdoors, then plant them out after the last expected frosts. Chile Peppers are best grown as a perennial pot plant!
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