{"product_id":"25-graines-de-piments-bhut-jolokia-le-plus-fort-du-monde-semences-paysannes","title":"25 Bhut Jolokia Chili Seeds (Capsicum chinense)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBhut Jolokia pepper, ghost pepper, naga jolokia: grown in Assam and Nagaland, in northeastern India, it officially held the title of world's hottest pepper from 2007 to 2011, before being surpassed by even more extreme varieties. Averaging around 900,000 Scoville units, it remains near the top of the global rankings—a pepper that is not cooked with, but carefully measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 900,000 Scoville units on average, with peaks measured above one million—twenty to thirty times hotter than a cayenne pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrinkled fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 cm long, with a characteristic wrinkled skin that changes from green to orangish red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelayed heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e a defining feature of the variety—the burning sensation gradually builds over 30 to 45 seconds and then persists for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e allowing it to be brought indoors in autumn and grown for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions—must be read before handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWearing gloves is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e, for both fresh and dried fruits, as well as for the seeds. At this level of concentration, capsaicin causes genuine skin burns, and transfer to the eyes several hours later remains possible even after washing with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever cut these fruits in an enclosed room.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vapors released are comparable to those of tear gas: open the windows, do not lean over the fruits, and leave the room if you experience breathing difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands with soap and oil—capsaicin is fat-soluble, and water alone does not remove it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the fruits, seeds, and plants out of children's reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Accidental ingestion at this level of heat is not harmless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn case of a burning sensation in the mouth: consume a full-fat dairy product, bread, or oil. Never water, which only spreads the capsaicin around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure it out by the fraction of a fruit—never use a whole fruit. A knife-tip amount is enough for a family-sized dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm and sheltered location. In cool climates, growing in pots or under glass is strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, and well-drained, enriched with mature compost. It does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary\u003c\/strong\u003e onward, at \u003cstrong\u003e28-30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the critical point: this variety germinates very slowly and poorly below 25 °C—allow three to four weeks, sometimes longer. A heating mat makes all the difference. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant when nighttime temperatures remain above 14 °C, spacing plants 50 cm apart. Unlike tomatoes, \u003cstrong\u003edo not bury the stem\u003c\/strong\u003e: a buried crown will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts growing cycle is long—allow 120 to 150 days until the first ripe fruits. Growing it in a large pot allows you to bring the plant indoors and secure the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, without excess. Mulch to maintain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slight water stress at the end of the growing cycle further increases capsaicin content—something to consider cautiously with this variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the pot indoors before frost: the pepper is perennial and produces earlier and more abundantly in its second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest with pruning shears and \u003cstrong\u003ewearing gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the fruits are fully orangish red and wrinkled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can be dried, frozen whole, or made into sauce. Label every container very clearly: an unidentified jar of Bhut Jolokia is an accident waiting to happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has similar requirements to \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/300-graines-de-coriandre-plantes-aromatique-jardins-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecoriander\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/250-graines-de-basilic-sacre-tulsi\"\u003eholy basil (tulsi)\u003c\/a\u003e, in a warm and sheltered bed. Avoid growing it after tomatoes or eggplants. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small white flowers are visited by bees and bumblebees all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsaicin is a defense directed against mammals, which crush the seeds: birds, lacking the relevant receptor, are not affected and disperse the seeds intact. A textbook case of coevolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade hot sauces, northeastern Indian curries, oils, and pickles. Always use only a fraction of a fruit. It is also used in competition hot sauces, where its delayed heat creates the full effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen a fully ripe fruit \u003cstrong\u003ewhile wearing gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a well-ventilated room, remove the seeds, and dry them flat. Be careful: peppers cross-pollinate easily between neighboring varieties, so isolate your seed plant. Label the packet unambiguously. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ghost pepper of Assam: grow it with caution, and measure it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866933965133,"sku":"3760335362170","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/31-graines-piments-bhut-jolokia-plus-fort-monde-semences-paysannes-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719913037","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/25-graines-de-piments-bhut-jolokia-le-plus-fort-du-monde-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}