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chinense Saga Jolokia - The Neverending Story

Information regarding new Jolokia-named chiles from Frontal Agritech.

The first one is the 'Chocolate Bhut Jolokia' - a dark version of the already familiar Bhut Jolokia.
CHOCOLATE BHUT JOLOKIA:
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We have collected a chocolate
version of the World’s hottest chilli Capsicum chinense Jacq.
This type is thought to be a natural variant of Bhut jolokia. We
have taken initiative to select the genuine type in successive
generations. The chilli has a pungency level similar to the
red/orange Bhut jolokia. Pungency rating: Extremely hot.
Second one is the 'Lotabih Jolokia' a frutescens chile.
LOTABIH JOLOKIA:
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It belongs to Capsicun frutescens group of
chillies. The pungency level in the pods ranges from 2,00,000 to
3,50,000 SHU. Fruit is conical and green in immature stage
turning orange red at full maturity. Mostly used as green chilli
and added to impart hotness in various food preparations. Its oil
pickle is a delicacy in the region. Pungency rating: Extremely hot.
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The plant is prostrate with intermediate branching. Fruit is conical and green in immature stage
turning orange red at full maturity. Fruit length is 3.2 cm and width 1.36 cm.
Seedlings are planted in late winter in the plains and harvesting
starts in spring which continues across the rainy season. The crop in
the hill region is raised in April/May with a harvesting latitude of
about four months starting from September.
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The third one is another frutescens chile, named the 'Mem Jolokia'.
MEM JOLOKIA:
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This chilli is commonly known as “Mem jolokia”
in Assam and is well known for its pungency and flavour.
Botanical name of the chilli is Capsicum frutescens. Mem jolokia
belongs to the “Bird’s eye chilli” group. The chilli is usually
consumed in green (white), red (full ripe) and pickled forms.
Pungency rating: Very hot.
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The plant is erect
with intermediate branching. Fruits are borne in upright positions. The
pods are somewhat whitish green when mature and turn orange and then
to red during ripening. Fruit shape is elongate with blunt tip. Fruit length
is 1.5-2.25 cm with a girth of 0.3-0.5 cm.
Seedlings are transplanted in February/March and harvesting starts from
July and continues up to November/December.
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mem_dry.gif
The fourth is a annuum chile named the 'Jati Jolokia'.
JATI JOLOKIA:
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This chilli belongs to Capsicum annuum group. It
is cultivated by the people of Assam and is liked for everyday
use due to its moderate pungency. There are sevreal variations
in the shape and size of this chilli. In fact, it represents a number
of local types. it is consumed in green stage. Ripe pods are
usually pickled. Pungency rating: Medium hot.
 
The fifth one is another annuum chile named the 'Khorika Jolokia'.
KHORIKA JOLOKIA:
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This chilli is known as ‘khorika’ (meaning
very thin stick) due to its slender shape. It belongs to Capsicum
annuum
group. Its hotness is slighty more than Jati and Krishna;
but less than Lotabih jolokia. Very much popular among the
people of Assam and is frequently used for everyday
consumption. Pungency rating: Very hot.
The sixth and last is a annuum chile named the 'Krshna Jolokia'.
KRSHNA JOLOKIA:
krshna.gif

This chilli belongs to Capsicum annuum
group. It is locally known as Krishna jolokia due to it near black
colour (Krishna means black). It is very popular for its unique
flavour and moderate hotness. Commonly, the chilli is used for
everyday consumption. Pungency rating: Medium hot.

To download the original PDF files, click below:

A special thank to 'rainforest2'.
 
Omri, how you people find all that new stuff I wonder do you have sources to give you all that information I think it is cool to get to know all that & share with all of as.Thanks again!!!!
 
But do they usually use the word Jolokia in common speech, or is the word being used as sort of a marketing tool?
Just wondering because I don't go calling mine habanero chiles or 7-pod chiles although I do use Naga Morich and I believe morich is also a name for chile, and I guess Aji and pimento are also commonly used. Just sounds a little strange
 
I'm the source for that update in the world of Frontal Agritech. :) Not the original, but I have a friend who is a large commercial buyer and buys from them at times. They sent this "update" brochure to their customer base recently I am told. No secrets here..lol. I'm just a grower like all you.

I agree Jolokia is going to be the most confused term in the world! I'm sure someone will already have produced the chocolate Jolokia in the garden this season, but it won't be stablized as Frontal Agritech claims they have done already. :)

Chris
 
am i write in saying cmpman1974 theres been complaints that some of the names are made up and are selling same seeds under a number of names...:rolleyes:

like there bih jolokia is also naga morich/bhut jolokia/Burbih Jolokia/nagahari/Raja marichi etc and this is on there PDF form..er not very er trust worthy a...
 
Yeah, I can't keep up with the 80 different regional names given to a similar if not nearly the same strain of pepper. I did see small differences when I grew them out last year, but not substantial. I thought the Bhut Jolokia from CPI was very unique.

Chris
 
No problem. I read too fast probably. I heard the price is CRAZY for the Chocolate Bhut Jolokia seeds. I won't be getting those.

Chris
 
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