Ghost Bhut Jolokia Red Hot Pepper
Capsicum annuum
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Plant Details
| Variety | Ghost Bhut Jolokia Red Hot Pepper |
| Pronunciation | CAP-sick-um ANN-yoo-um |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Upright |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Dappled Sun |
| Height | 24–36 in |
| Width | 12–24 in |
| Spacing | same as width |
| Uses | SHU 900,000-1,000,000; Above 50° is optimal; 40° is minimal |
Description
In 2007, this chili pepper was officially recorded in the Guiness Book of World Records as the World's Hottest Pepper, measuring over 1 million Scoville heat units. Orange-red in color, grows 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches long at maturity. Eat with extreme caution and keep away from eyes! 400 times hotter than tobasco sauce. The antidote: Sour cream.
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