Help w ID: Am I a Bhut Jolokia?

gopherblue · Sep 13, 2012

Looking for any help ID'ing this chile. I bought the seedling at a farmer's market this spring, it was marked as Bhut Jolokia. It grew very slowly, and is only 10-12 inches tall, but pumped out 20-25 chiles. But I'm not sure they are Bhut Jolokia--the pods are not that wrinkled, and they are not shiny/waxy. Each is about 1.5 inches long. Plant/pods are greener than they appear here (not that yellowy), and the pods have not yet ripened. Stems have dark green/black in them.

Any thoughts?

Really appreciate it!
Thanks!

FadeToBlack · Sep 14, 2012

Not really sure but they do look similar to the fake Bhut Jolokia I grew a few years ago from seedrack.

gopherblue · Sep 16, 2012

Anyone else able to help? Thanks!

Mr.Red · Sep 16, 2012

That looks like a type of Pepperoncini.

Bellyacher151 · Sep 17, 2012

I have some that are similar (almost alike) and cant seen to get an ID on either, The walls on them are not as thick as a jalapeno and thinner than a habby, but, VERY hot!! hotter than a Habby, heat lasts much longer as well.

JoynersHotPeppers · Sep 17, 2012

I think my long chocolate habs start out looking pretty close to those you have pictured. I also think mine might be crosses however.

birdfather · Sep 20, 2012

doesn't look like any bhut i've seen

jdizza · Sep 20, 2012

Definately not a bhut.....I also am growing long choc. habs looks pretty close not exactly tho.