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Bhut Jolokia Chocolate Whole Pods (Ghost Pepper) (25g)
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In Stock
Weight:
25.00g
Price:
€10.00
The Chocolate Ghost Chili, named for its dark brown color rather than its taste, grows to about 5 to 8 centimeters in length, featuring a gnarled appearance. Its heat ranges between 375,000 and 2 million SHUs, delivering a punch with a fruity, smoky citrus flavor. Just before the intense heat kicks in, you'll notice a hint of tanginess. Its flavorful experience lasts for about 45 seconds before the intense heat takes over and lingers for up to 30 minutes.
History of the Chocolate Ghost Chili Pepper
Historically, the Chocolate Bhut Jolokia, also known as the Chocolate Ghost Pepper, held the title of the world's hottest pepper with a Scoville Heat Units rating of 1,041,427 in 2007. Originating in Indian states like Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland, it's native to India and Myanmar. While it was not accessible in the Western market until around 2008, it remains somewhat elusive for chili enthusiasts.
How the Chocolate Ghost Chili Pepper is used
In India, the Chocolate Ghost Pepper serves various purposes, including deterring elephants by being mixed with a binder like axle grease and applied to fencing. It's even used in military-grade pepper spray and has been incorporated into Ayurvedic medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
Cultivating Chocolate Ghost Chilis
Cultivating Chocolate Ghost Chilis involves starting seeds in trays about 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. The plants thrive in well-drained soil, benefit from compost, and require gradual exposure to outdoor conditions before being planted outside. Ideal temperatures range between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal growth, and these peppers should be picked when their skin turns a dark chocolate brown.
Growing them in raised beds with proper drainage and providing necessary nutrients like calcium or phosphorus ensures a good yield of berries. Fish emulsion serves as a suitable fertilizer, while high-nitrogen fertilizers may lead to leafy plants with fewer berries.
