Bhut Jolokia Chilli Seeds
Capsicum chinense ‘Bhut Jolokia’
£1.65
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Free delivery on small seed packets when you spend £20 on seeds, otherwise £3.50 tracked.
The Former World’s Hottest Pepper
Grow your own Bhut Jolokia chillies, the former world’s hottest pepper! These chillies are over 1 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which is three times hotter than an orange habanero. They offer an intense fruity, sweet chili flavour that is perfect for adding heat to your favourite dishes.
Average Packet Contents: 10 Seeds
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Scoville Rating: 800,000 – 1,200,000 SHU
Scoville Rating: 800,000 – 1,200,000 SHU
Next: sow under cover from January See the growing calendar
When to grow it
- Sow under cover: January to April
- Plant out: May to June
- Harvest: July to October
How to Grow Bhut Jolokia Chilli Seeds AKA Ghost Pepper or Naga Jolokia in the UK
Preparing the Seeds
- Timing: Start indoors from mid-January to late February.
- Germination Mix: Use quality compost mixed with perlite for optimal aeration.
- Germination with Propagator: A heated propagator is best for germinating Bhut Jolokia Chilli Seeds. Keep the temperature between 28°C-32°C.
Transplanting Seedlings
- When to Transplant: After 3-5 weeks, your seedlings will be ready.
- Potting Process: Fill pots with a mixture of multi-purpose compost and perlite, and transplant the seedlings, planting deeper if leggy.
Growing and Caring for Your Bhut Jolokia Plants
- Location: Grow in a greenhouse or polytunnel throughout the summer where, the temperature is at least 18°C.
- Repotting with Compost and Perlite Mix: Repot several times, using a compost and perlite mix, and increasing the pot size gradually.
- Watering and Feeding: Maintain consistent moisture and feed with a balanced liquid weekly.
Harvesting Your Ghost Peppers
- When and How to Harvest: Ghost Peppers are usually ready about 155 days from sowing. Harvest when firm and vibrant in colour.
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Raymond Harrison Verified buyer
Well packaged; quality seeds.
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