Bhut Orange Copenhagen Chilli Seeds – Cultivate 100% Rare, Fiery, Unstoppable Spectacle!
Price range: R29.95 through R49.95
🌶️ Bhut Orange Copenhagen Chilli Seeds – Cultivate 100% Rare, Fiery, Unstoppable Spectacle!
If you're seeking a superhot pepper that dazzles both in flavor and garden presence, Bhut Orange Copenhagen (BOC) is your wild card. This Danish-born superstar combines explosive citrusy heat with sensational looks—designed to thrill obsessed growers and fiery cooks alike.
🌱 Variety
The Bhut Orange Copenhagen emerged in Denmark in 1999 when breeder Søren Friis Larsen stabilized a naturally fruity Bhut Jolokia mutation. Instead of its characteristic red, this variant ripens to a bold, sunset-orange that glows: a collector's dream come true.
🔬 Species
BOC belongs to Capsicum chinense, the lineage responsible for the world’s hottest chilies—such as Ghost (Bhut Jolokia), Carolina Reaper, and Carolina Reaper's recent successor, Pepper X. Like its fiery relatives, BOC features thick-walled pods and intensely fruity aromas.
🌍 Origin
Originating in Copenhagen, this variety was intentionally selected for plant vigor and bright fruit. Although it originated in Europe, Chile enthusiasts worldwide now grow it. It remains a rare, semi‑stable variant of Bhut Jolokia.
🧬 Hybridizer (if applicable)
There’s no formal hybridizer here—this is an organic, natural mutation. Growers simply selected for the orange phenotype over successive generations, creating a semi-stable heirloom with signature traits: citrusy aroma, thick pods, and sunset-orange color .
🎯 Description
BOC plants yield large, wrinkled pods that reach about 7 cm (3 in) long and 4–5 cm wide—wider and shorter than classic Bhut Jolokia. As they ripen, fruits shift from chartreuse green to vivid orange, exuding strong citrus notes. The flesh is slightly thinner than red Bhut Jolokia, contributing to a cleaner burn.
Aroma is described as "citrusy and fruity, almost mandarin-like"; many compare the taste to an orange Bhut rather than the bitter bite of red variants .
🌿 Plant Size
Plants grow vigorously, reaching 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and wide, often in a bushy habit. When grown in containers or well‑nourished beds, they produce heavy fruit loads and thrive under warm sunlight.
🌡️ Pungency
Rated Superhot, BOC lands at 600,000–900,000 SHU, and even up to 1,000,000 SHU, tapping into the Ghost pepper heat spectrum. Early breeders aimed for intense flavor—not just heat—but ardent growers report its punch is undeniably fierce.
🌱 Grow Difficulty
BOC requires intermediate grower experience:
- Germination: 10–30 days at 22–30 °C; best with heat mats.
- Transplant: Move outdoors after frost; needs full sun and fertile, well-draining soil.
- Support: May reach 4 ft—staking prevents wind or fruit‑load breakage.
- Feeding: Monthly, with balanced fertilizer to support heavy fruiting.
- Harvest window: 90–99 days to mature pods, with some growers reporting up to 120 days in cooler climates .
While patience is required, the rewards—a blazing fruit bounty and lethal flavor—are undeniable.
⏳ Days to Germination
Sprouting time is 14–30 days, although occasional slow emergence happens. Reddit growers recommend heat mats for a boost (Reddit).
🌾 Days to Harvest After Transplant
Expect 90–99 days to ripe pods, with full yield by 120 days under cool conditions. In hot climates, fruit may appear closer to the 90-day mark.
🍽️ Culinary Uses
BOC excels in both form and function:
- Hot sauces: Use fresh orange pods for brightly colored, brilliantly spicy sauces.
- Dried flakes and powders: The thinner walls dry faster, and the orangey hue is show-worthy.
- Infused oils: Add bold color and fruity heat to culinary oils.
- Extracts & mash: Exceptional for fiery, citrus-heavy chili pastes.
- Ornamental décor: Bright orange pods retain color when strung or dried.
Warning: wearing gloves during prep is crucial—this pepper packs serious Seoul.
🌟 Why Grow Bhut Orange Copenhagen?
- Stunning fruit color unmatched by other Bhut variants.
- Fruity, mandarin-like flavor complements its intense heat.
- Rare Danish origin makes it a collector’s gem.
- Heavy yield and mature structure in diverse garden settings.
- Citrus-kick heat perfect for sauces, mash, or smoky kitchens.
🚀 Grow A Danish Superhot Legend!
Plant Bhut Orange Copenhagen Chilli Seeds today and unleash one of Capsicum chinense’s most unique variants. With its radiant fruit, intense spicy profile, and garden presence, BOC delivers visual and gustatory excitement like few others. Order now—and prepare for an orange inferno in your garden!
Additional information
| Weight | 0.001 kg |
|---|---|
| Seed Pack Size | 10 Seeds, 5 Seeds |






Reviews
There are no reviews yet.