Bhut Jolokia (Ghost) 1 Litre Pot Plant - Pre-Order Now!

Grown using 100% renewable energy!

The first 'Super' chilli! The Bhut Jolokia (A.k.a. Naga Jolokia or Ghost) was officially measured at over one million Scoville Heat Units in 2006. This chilli is renowned for its deeply aromatic flavours together with its seriously heat. As with all super hot chillies growing in the UK climate, it does take some time for these fruits to ripen, so with a good summer and growing conditions, this can be anywhere from mid to late summer onwards.

Being three times hotter than an Orange Habanero, our suggestion for cooking with these chillies is to use a small amount, very finely chopped. As a rough guide, try ¼ of a pod per person for a hot dish.

Heat level: 800,000 to 1,200,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.

Harvest: Starts fruiting about 120 days from potting on as seedlings and under good growing conditions. As with all super hot chillies growing in the UK climate, it does take some time for these fruits to ripen, so with a good summer and growing conditions, this can be anywhere from mid to late summer onwards. Pick when the fruits have reached their maximum size. Fruits ripen from green to red.

Size: Plants can get quite tall, over 1m and will require support.

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Packaging & Shipping Information

Each plant is sent in its own box to keep it safe in the post and is shipped with full care instructions. The plant varieties available will change throughout the season. Plants are sent in 1Ltr (13cm) pots.

Pre-ordered plants are shipped out as soon as the plants are mature enough and have a root ball which is strong enough to cope with the shipping process.

Please be aware that if you place an order that contains a mix of 'pre-order' and 'buy it now' items, your order may be delayed until all items are ready to send. This is because we aim to send your entire order in one shipment. Thank you for your patience.

Please let us know if you have any special delivery instructions at checkout.

Growers Guide

Please find our chilli growing instructions here.