Variety: Bhutlah SM Chocolate
Species: Capsicum chinense
Origin: USA
Picante Class: Legendary
Category: Semi-Stable
Description: The Chocolate Bhutlah is a chili pepper that packs an intense punch. While its exact Scoville heat unit (SHU) range isn’t officially established, it’s estimated to be around 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 SHU – making it one of the hottest peppers in the world. To put this into perspective, it’s approximately 187 to 800 times hotter than a jalapeño! 🔥
Here are the key details about this spicy delight:
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Origin and Genetics:
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The Chocolate Bhutlah is a hybrid pepper resulting from the cross between a Bhut Jolokia (also known as the ghost pepper) and a 7 Pot Douglah (also called chocolate Douglah). Its clever name, “Bhut-lah,” reflects this lineage.
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Although its heritage might be a tad murky, one thing is certain: it’s one wicked hot pepper!
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Appearance:
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These peppers are larger than most 7 Pot varieties, with an elongated shape and wrinkled skin.
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They start off green and mature into a rich chocolate brown colour, which is when they reach their full flavour and extreme heat potential.
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Flavour Profile:
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The Chocolate Bhutlah offers a unique combination of flavours:
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Sweetness: Almost floral, akin to other super-hot peppers.
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Earthy: A subtle earthiness typical of chocolate pepper varieties (similar to the chocolate habanero).
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Heat Experience:
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Brace yourself for a quick, intense burn! The heat hits fast, making it seem even hotter.
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On the Scoville scale, it stands alongside other fiery contenders like the Trinidad Scorpion, Komodo Dragon, and Carolina Reaper.
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While it doesn’t quite match the potential heat of newcomers like the Dragon’s Breath or Pepper X, it’s still a top-tier scorcher.
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Plant Size:
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Grow Difficulty: Average
Days to Germination: 10 to 14 days
Days to Harvest: 120 to 150 days from transplant
Culinary Uses:
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Handle with Care: Due to its intense heat, use the Bhutlah sparingly. A little goes a long way!
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Spicy Sauces: Add it to hot sauces, salsas, and marinades for a fiery kick.
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Daring Dishes: Incorporate it into chilli, stews, and curries to elevate the heat level.
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Adventurous Snacking: If you’re a heat seeker, try it dried or powdered for a potent punch.
Buy a plant: Bhutlah SM Chocolate Plant
Additional information
Weight | 0.001 kg |
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Seed Pack Size | 10 Seeds, 5 Seeds |
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