CHILLI - GHOST PEPPER
By Gannon anjo at English Wikipedia (Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.) Public domain (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Capsicum Chinense
Description
Other Names: Naga Bhut Jolokia
Native to Assam in India, the Ghost Pepper held the Guinness world record for the hottest chilli in 2007. Also known as Bhut Jolokia, the word Bhut, means ghost, because of the way the heat sneaks up on those who eat it, is the name given to this chilli from the Bhutias people. The heat is extreme, rated as 14/10 so take care when handing the fruit. This chilli is a must have for those who love chilli and hot, spicy food.
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Climate Subtropical (#ClimateSubtropical), Climate Tropical (#ClimateTropical), Colour Fruit Skin Red (#ColourFruitSkinRed), Eat Cooking (#EatCooking), Grow Full Sun (#GrowFullSun), Leaves Evergreen (#LeavesEvergreen), Size Height 50cm - 1m (#SizeHeight50cm-1m), Size Plant Width 50-100cm (#SizePlantWidth50-100cm), Spices (#Spices), Taste Flesh Spicy (#TasteFleshSpicy), Taste Seeds Hot (#TasteSeedsHot)
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Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December
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