Ghost Naganero

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Ghost Naganero
Bhut Jolokia NaganeroEdit
C-H-W-WT-8-005
C. chinense
800,000 - 1,041,427
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
White/CreamEdit
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This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to white/cream, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Heat sits around 800,000–1,041,427 SHU — extremely hot, in superhot territory. Originates from India / Bangladesh. The Naga pepper tradition extends across Northeast India, Bangladesh, and into the UK breeding community. Naganero = Dorset Naga × Habanero Red (Czech breeding).

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How hot is the Ghost Naganero?

The Ghost Naganero measures 800,000–1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 130 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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