Posted by
DanCarmona (Fort Wayne, Indiana - Zone 5a) on Jan 17, 2012 11:43 AM concerning plant:
Naga Jolokia Purple
Capsicum: Annuum
Origin: India
PI:
Flower: Erect, small, sharp curve
Petals: purple
Spots: no
Calyx: toothless
Pods: Pendant, candle-like, 1"
Leaves: smooth, shiny
Seed: yellow-brown
Plant height: 24" > 36"
Maturity: 90 Days
Habit: sturdy, tree-like bush
Scoville units: 50,000-80,000
Bonchi: Naga Jolokia Purple
Germ. Time: 1 wk > 2 mo.
Naga Jolokia is a Cayenne-like variety, similar to many other commonly grown and used in India and East-Asia.
Its fame is mainly due to the fact in the years 2001-2005 it was supposed to be the fabled "C.Frutescens var. Nagahari" which rated 855,000 shu in tests by some Indian laboratories. It is a tall, slender and beautiful plant which grows typically to 4ft tall. The plant is a heavy producer of small, thin 3in long dark purple/black pods,. Foliage is purple/black and the purple flowers. It could be used as ornamental or edible. Pods turn from purple to mahogany to red.
