Hot pepper Bhut Jolokia White 5 PCS fresh seeds, Spicy pepper seeds, White Pepper veg, Capsicum chinense, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Capsicum chinense — Bhut Jolokia White

Seeds of the white variety of the famous Bhut Jolokia hot pepper, a type of Capsicum chinense. This variety is known for its high productivity and long growing season of over 200 days.

🌿 Botanical Description

The plant grows to a height of 60-90 cm, with a cream-colored stem and leaves. The flowers are white, and the fruits are initially white, turning red with a wrinkled surface as they ripen. The fruits are thin-walled and can grow up to 8.5 cm in length. The taste is floral with notes of tropical fruits, particularly mango.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 25-30°C, germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11, frost tolerance: sensitive.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Bhut Jolokia White variety is native to the North Eastern Indian states of Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates with high temperatures and humidity.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Bhut Jolokia White is a variant of the infamous Ghost Pepper, known for its intense heat. According to the Scoville scale, the degree of heat is above 750,000 units. This variety is ideal for growing in greenhouses or containers of 5 liters or more.