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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Extreme super hot chili, intense red bumpy fruits.
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Genghis Khan Brain Seeds produce an extreme chili pepper with bumpy, intense red fruits and the aggressive profile typical of super hot varieties.
plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, reaches 60-90 cm in height and produces irregular fruits with a twisted surface, resembling a miniature brain.
sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed, keeping the substrate at 26-28°C: germination is slow and can take 3 to 6 weeks.
transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are stably above 15°C, in full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set.
it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture in the substrate.
Genghis Khan Brain fruits have an extreme heat level, among the highest known: suited to hot sauces and infusions for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.
like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.