Chili Pepper : Naga Jolokia (very hot)

• Crops in : September to October

Description

Officially recognised as the world's hottest chilli pepper, measured at just over one million scoville heat units (SHU). Extensively cultivated in Assam region of India. Best grown in a container under glass as needs a long growing season. Fruits pale lime green turning an orangey red.

Use sparingly and with care.

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Chili Pepper Naga Jolokia
By Shirley Mitchell 20-02-2012
This was such a good buy I bought extra packets to put inside birthday cards for my gardening friends. I planted some outside, some in my unheated mini greenhouse. The outside ones were still fruiting in late October. The ones under glass still served me well into December.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds late January to February. Sow seeds thinly on the surface of a good free draining compost. Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination, which takes 7-14 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final situation when 10cm (4in) high, 45cm (18in) apart. For indoor crops, plant into growbags or pots. For outdoor crops, acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting in sunny, fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

Aftercare

Feed plants weekly with a high potash tomato fertiliser once the first fruits have set.

Caution

Extremely hot, so handle and taste with care!