For lovers of hot chillies Chilli Bhut Jolokia is unsurpassable! Measuring in at 1,000,000 units on the ‘Scoville scale!, it’s a very very very hot pepper! (Rating measured in Scoville heat units – SHU. The higher the rating the hotter the chilli.) Ideal for pot or greenhouse growing, it produces an abundance of 5-8cm long, orange/red pods, which can be frozen but are better dried.
Growing Information
Sow February-April under glass 18-21°C (65-70°F) for culture in a greenhouse or sheltered position outdoors.
Sowing Information
Using a quality, moist seed compost, sow seeds in a propagator and cover with 6mm (1?4″) compost. Place on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 21-24°C (70-75°F) to germinate, usually 5-7 days. Transfer seedlings into 7.5cm (3″) pots and grow on. Performs well in a large pot on a patio or most productive when grown in a greenhouse. Plant out in a sunny, sheltered position 50cm (20″) apart after risk of frost has passed. Support your plants with a cane. Feed regularly with a proprietary fertiliser. Pick fruits green or red. Sowing – Cropping: 22 weeks.
