Naga Jolokia Purple

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Naga Jolokia Purple

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Naga Jolokia Purple
Purple Naga Jolokia; Purple Bhut Jolokia; Naga Purple Naga JolokiaEdit
C-P-WT-H-8-001RegisteredHow UPN works
300,000 - 800,000
PurpleEdit
Habanero-typeEdit
Landrace - India/BangladeshEdit
PurpleEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to purple, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Heat sits around 300,000–800,000 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.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Naga Jolokia Purple?

The Naga Jolokia Purple measures 300,000–800,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 100 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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