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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Big Riot Chocolate superhot, extreme, balanced by thicker flesh heat.
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Big Riot Chocolate Seeds produce a superhot variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with large, bumpy fruits turning chocolate brown at full ripeness.
plant grows 60-100 cm and produces large, bumpy fruits turning chocolate brown at full ripeness.
sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 26-28°C: germination is slow, taking 2 to 5 weeks, and benefits from constant light.
transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.
it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.
the fruits have an extreme, balanced by thicker flesh heat level, suited to hot sauces for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.
like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.