Organic Bhut Jolokia Pepper Seeds 25 Count Capsicum chinense Naga Jolokia, Naga Morich, Ghost Pepper Description: The famous and prized Bhut Jolokia is generally considered the hottest pepper in the world, measuring an amazing 1,000,000+ on the Scoville scale! Fruits are triangular, pointed and grow to 2-3, with wrinkled skin than ripens to red. Flavor is unbelievably hot, several times that of the average Habanero. Originally from India, both ripe fruits and seeds should be handled with care and protection. 80-90 days. Uses: Use the Bhut Jolokia as you'd use a Habanero, but remember that they are much hotter, up to 5 times the heat level. Use caution when cooking with them. Wear gloves and protect your eyes. Additional Information: Bhut Jolokia belongs to the Capsicum chinense family, like the Habanero, Scotch Bonnet and Red Savina. They originate in Northern India. Days to Maturity Approx.): 90 - 100 Food: The colorful aspect of peppers can increase the visual appeal of the food, making it more appetizing. However, foods containing peppers, especially chili peppers, often have a strong aftertaste. This is likely due to the presence of capsinoids in peppers. Also, capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers, creates a burning sensation once ingested. This sensation can last up to several hours after exposure. As a result, this can lead to a prolonged aftertaste. Starting: Pepper plants are slow to get going; so start pepper plants indoors a few weeks earlier than tomatoes. Sow the seeds about 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. [Starting the peppers seeds, no matter what kind, Sweet Bell Peppers, Southwesters Chili Peppers, Specialty Hot Peppers, and Ornamental Peppers] in the best planting medium that you can. The better their start, the healthier the Pepper plant will be. Growing Peppers: Plant the seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to the last expected frost date in your area . Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their diameter. According to scientific studies, the biologically optimum conditions for germinating pepper seeds are ""day / night"" soil temperature fluctuations between 86
