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.
The first one is the 'Chocolate Bhut Jolokia' - a dark version of the already familiar Bhut Jolokia.
Second one is the 'Lotabih Jolokia' a frutescens chile.CHOCOLATE BHUT JOLOKIA:
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.
LOTABIH JOLOKIA:
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.