भूत जोलोकिया भूत जोलोकिया

🌱 About the plant

The ghost chilli of Nagaland — a genuine regional speciality, and ferocious.

Growing it

Wear gloves when picking; wash hands twice after.

What it is for

A GI-tagged north-eastern chilli; use a quarter of what you think.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Six hours of sun

पानी

Every second day

मौसम

Feb–Mar, Jun

Grows in

Balcony, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–120 cm

First harvest

Fruit at 120 days

Wear gloves when picking; wash hands twice after.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

A GI-tagged north-eastern chilli; use a quarter of what you think.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India