Bring bold heat and vibrant color to your garden with Violette Bhut Jolokia Pepper (Capsicum chinense), an heirloom variety known for its violet-to-red, extremely hot fruits. Ideal for home gardens, containers, or raised beds, this Non-GMO pepper is perfect for making hot sauces, salsas, pickling, and culinary use. High-yielding and easy to grow, suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners who love ultra-spicy peppers.
Features:
- Extremely Hot Fruits: Violet-to-red peppers ideal for sauces, salsas, and cooking.
- High Yield: Produces abundant peppers throughout the growing season.
- Heirloom & Non-GMO: Naturally cultivated for authentic heat and flavor.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for home gardens, containers, or raised beds.
- Easy to Grow: Minimal maintenance required for home gardeners.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and intense flavor.
Specifications:
- Common Name (US): Pepper
- Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
- Variety: Violette Bhut Jolokia
- Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Fruit Color: Violet-to-Red
- Fruit Shape: Small, lantern-shaped
- Plant Type: Perennial in tropical climates (grown as annual in temperate zones)
- Height: 2436 inches (6090 cm)
- Spread: 1824 inches (4560 cm)
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun (68 hours/day)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- USDA Zones: 911 (grow as annual in cooler zones)
- Sowing Season: Early Spring indoors; transplant after frost
- Germination Time: 1421 days at 7085F (2129C)
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 1824 inches (4560 cm)
- Maturity: 90100 days from transplanting
- Maintenance: Stake if necessary; prune lightly to encourage branching
Planting Guide:
- Start seeds indoors 810 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep seedlings warm (7085F / 2129C) with bright light.
- Transplant outdoors after frost or in containers, spacing 1824 inches apart.
- Provide full sun and fertile soil; water consistently.
- Harvest peppers when fully violet-to-red for maximum heat and flavor.