CHILLI-GHOST
CHILLI-GHOST
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Seeds Per Pack: 8
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Capsicum Chinense
CHILLI-GHOST had been the hottest chilli in the world with a SHU rating of 1,001,304, 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce, till Carolina Reaper was produced. Now it is considered the spiciest chilli so excellent in curries, pickled or dried. And comes in various colours of red, white, yellow, orange, purple and chocolate. Originating from Northeastern India it is now found in many other countries. And is called by many different names, some being, Bhut Jolokia, Naga Jolokia, Bih jolokia, Nagahari, Raja Mircha, Raja chilli or Borbih just to confuse us all. it is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, such as eggplant, tomatoes, and bell pepper, Capsicum annuum.
Seeds are often better started indoors to maintain temp of 24ﹾC, 8 to 10 weeks before the last front, under grow lights where possible. Long Germination period 35 days and harvest time up to 150 days. Full sun, well drained organically rich soil, with Soil Temp 26ﹾC to 32ﹾC. Keep moist but do not overwater. Plant out when roughly 15cm high. Pods grow from 5 to 10cm long and are prolific producers. The plants grow 1.2 meters high. Fertilize when planted then two more times during the growing season.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
1001304
Plant Height
122 (4')
Season of Interest
warm to hot
Temperature Range
15 - 27°C (59 - 81°F)
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perenial/Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Either
Soil
Sandy Loam, Rich in nutrients. added compost to the soil for fertility, and dolomite or crushed egg shells to help fend off blossom end rot
pH
6 – 6.8
Soil Temperature
26 - 32°C (79 - 90°F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water or freeze for a few days before planting
Sowing Depth
63 (2.5")
Plant Spacing
7.5 (3")
Row spacing
76 - 91
Watering
regular, keep moist not wet
Germination Time (Days)
35
Harvest Time (Days)
150 (5 months)
Good Companion Plants
Marjoram, Rosemary, Oregano, Dill, Chives, Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Spring Onions, Spinach, Chard, Lettuce, Beans, Peas, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Petunias
Bad Companion Plants
Fennel, Mustard Greens, Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Apricots.
Pests
Diseases
Mosaic Virus spread by Aphids and Whitefly, Powdery Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Bacterial Wilt, Rhizoctonia Rot, Damping Off, Late Blight, Anthracnose,
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When I started this journey in 2009, I found nothing existed commercially, that was reasonably priced and easy to use. There was a homemade system which I also found was not that user-friendly.
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