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[Capsicum chinense] Dried BhutLah pepper, Bhut Jolokia x Trinidad Douglah/Scorpion superhot cross.
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Dried BhutLah Pepper is the dried version of a superhot cross belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, born from combining the Bhut Jolokia (ghost pepper) with the Trinidad Douglah/Scorpion. Its wrinkled, blocky fruits place it among the hottest peppers in the world, rivaling jolokias and scorpion varieties.
The plant is vigorous and well-branched, with intense green leaves. The fruits show a bumpy, blocky shape with a deeply wrinkled surface, ripening from green to intense red, sometimes with darker undertones.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C: Capsicum chinense germination is slow, often 3-4 weeks.
Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, rich well-drained soil, regular watering and supportive fertilization throughout the season.
The capsaicin content is extremely high: always handle with disposable gloves, avoiding any contact with eyes and mucous membranes. During drying, keep the product away from direct drafts and excessive heat sources.
Like other Capsicum chinense, it can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation.
Capsaicin, responsible for the heat, has thermogenic properties and boosts metabolism. Dried BhutLah pepper, with an intense fruity flavor that quickly gives way to a burning heat, is used as powder, sauces or concentrated extracts, always in minimal doses.