- Extreme Heat: This is its defining characteristic. Its heat level is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), typically ranging from 855,000 to over 1,000,000 SHU, making it hundreds of times hotter than a jalapeño.
- Appearance: When ripe, it usually has a vibrant red or orange color. Its skin can be somewhat wrinkled or bumpy, and the shape is often irregular, tapering to a point.
- Flavor Profile: Beyond the overwhelming heat, Bhoot Jolokia has a unique fruity and slightly smoky flavor. However, this taste is often quickly overshadowed by its intense spiciness.
- Name Origin: The name “Bhoot Jolokia” in Assamese literally translates to “Ghost Pepper,” possibly referring to its “ghostly” heat that creeps up on you or its ability to make one give up the ghost! “Naga Jolokia” refers to the Naga people of Nagaland.

Ghost Pepper Seeds
₹200.00
- Extreme Heat: This is its defining characteristic. Its heat level is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), typically ranging from 855,000 to over 1,000,000 SHU, making it hundreds of times hotter than a jalapeño.
- Appearance: When ripe, it usually has a vibrant red or orange color. Its skin can be somewhat wrinkled or bumpy, and the shape is often irregular, tapering to a point.
- Flavor Profile: Beyond the overwhelming heat, Bhoot Jolokia has a unique fruity and slightly smoky flavor. However, this taste is often quickly overshadowed by its intense spiciness.
- Name Origin: The name “Bhoot Jolokia” in Assamese literally translates to “Ghost Pepper,” possibly referring to its “ghostly” heat that creeps up on you or its ability to make one give up the ghost! “Naga Jolokia” refers to the Naga people of Nagaland.
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