29 Oct 2024        12:35:04 pm

Environmental Ecology

Naga King Chilli

Tags : Naga King Chilli

Topic: Agriculture

Why in the news?

• Seiyhama village in Nagaland celebrated the third edition of the Naga king chilli) festival, a vibrant event that fused tradition, agriculture and community spirit. 
• The festival, now a hallmark of Seiyhama’s cultural and agricultural identity, highlighted the importance of the Naga king chilli, one of the world’s hottest chillies and the deep-rooted connection between the people and their land.

Source: Down To Earth

About Naga King Chilli: 

• It belongs to the genus Capsicum of the family Solanaceae.
• It is also known as Raja Mircha, Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper.
• It is a spice renowned globally for its extreme heat, which exceeds 1 million Scoville heat units (SHU).
• It is ranked among the hottest chillies in the world.
• It holds significant cultural and economic value for the Naga people.
• It received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2008.
• The cultivation of king chilli in Seiyhama is an ancient practice. Farmers begin searching for suitable plots in December or January, with large bamboo groves being the preferred location. 
• Its peak harvest occurs in August and September, with the final harvest in November and December.
• It has long been used to preserve food in Nagaland’s hot, humid climate, extending the shelf life of food and reducing waste. 

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