Buy Chocolate Bhut Jolokia Chilli Plug Plant

Chocolate Bhut Jolokia Chilli Plug Plant

Dark as sin, twice as hot: Heat Level: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate chillies ripening on the plant

Ripening pods turning from green to deep brown-red on the plant.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate chillies held in hand

A handful of pods showing the gradual colour change from green to chocolate.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate green chillies on plant before ripening

Early-stage fruit still bright green, hanging in pairs.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate chillies turning red-brown in hand

Two ripening pods held for scale — textured and uneven in colour.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate chillies on branch with dew

Mature pods on the plant, dark brown and slightly glossy.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate chillies on white background

Three dried-looking pods on a white background.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate single chilli on white background

Single Chocolate Bhut pod on white, long and ridged with a curved stem.

World of Chillies Bhut Jolokia Chocolate chilli plant in terracotta pot

Here’s one of my Chocolate Bhut Jolokia plants — productive, and covered in rich brown fruit.

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Why buy plugs (not plants)?
• A 1-litre plant costs £11–£12.
£20 typically buys five or six plugs.
• If you start in Feb–Mar, those plugs have ~3 months to grow on, and by May they’re often bigger and better rooted than a 1-litre plant that’s been held back to stay saleable.
• You also get more choice, less transit damage, and time to harden plants off properly.

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I’ve had much more success with the chocolate variant Bhut Jolokia than the standard red; the plants seem less finickety and fruit much more freely.

This is a natural variant of the Bhut Jolokia that comes in a gorgeous deep chocolatey colour. No, it doesn’t taste anything like the sweet snack—but it does have a surprisingly fresh, almost earthy flavour beneath that serious kick.

Pods ripen from lime green to a rich, velvety brown, and can grow to impressive sizes—bigger, on average, than the red Bhut, even if they’re slightly fewer in number. The skin is notably thinner than many other superhots, which makes it excellent for drying or smoking—particularly if you’re after that intense, smoky heat without bulk.

The heat level is still extreme, but with a slightly slower build than the red Bhut. It’s more of a creeping fire—less of a punch in the face, more of a smouldering ambush.

If you’re making a chocolate-based hot sauce or a dark chilli paste, this one’s an absolute winner for both colour and complexity. Find out more about the Chocolate Bhut Jolokia in Chilli of the Week

Additional Information

▶ Species: Capsicum chinense

▶ Heat Level: Superhot, but slightly gentler than the classic red Bhut—still not for the faint-hearted

▶ Growth Habit: Less temperamental than the red variant, with reliable yields and strong, upright growth

▶ Fruit Appearance: Large, wrinkled pods that ripen from lime green to a glossy chocolate brown

▶ Flavour Profile: Fresh and earthy with subtle depth—ideal for dark, smoky sauces or drying

▶ Uses: Excellent for smoked chilli powder, rich hot sauces, or adding bold heat to savoury dishes

▶ Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm, sunny positions with good airflow and drainage. Greenhouse preferred in cooler climates

▶ Origin: Natural colour variant of the original Bhut Jolokia, discovered in North East India

▶ How to Grow Chillies: My free 28-page booklet, "How to Grow Chillies," is included with every plant or seed order

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▶ 1. Easy to Grow: Some chillies are just a joy to grow — compact and happy in a pot (5). Others shoot off in all directions or sulk. (1). I’ve given higher scores to the ones that do well here in the UK.

▶ 2. Ornamental Quality: A few of these are real show-offs, with pods that look like jewels or dramatic foliage . Others are more practical than pretty. This score is just about how good they look.

▶ 3. Heat Level: This isn’t a technical SHU score — it’s just a kitchen-friendly 1 to 5. A 1 means very mild (like a jalapeño), a 5 is properly hot (think Bhut Jolokia). It should help you judge!

▶ 4. Hardiness: How well do they cope with our unpredictable summers? I’ve given higher scores to the tough ones that keep going through cool nights, wind, or patchy weather.

▶ 5. Culinary Use: This one’s about how often I actually use them. Some are perfect for pickling, others for stuffing, sauces or powders. If it’s flavourful and versatile, it scores high.

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