This is a newer Superhot variety with extreme heat and great flavor. Plants grow politically with very high yields. Plants do best in pots 3 gallon or bigger and like any other Capsicum Chinense plants need lots of Calcium. Powder from this variety has a unique taste it’s very nice but hot 

C.Chinense

SHU 1,500,000 -/+

7-POT BORG 9 CHOCOLATE LONG - The Dark Long Pod

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: United Kingdom (Jon Harper)

Heat: Superhot (1,000,000+ SHU, estimated)

Type: Chocolate-colored elongated 7-Pot hybrid

Story

A chocolate-colored variant of the Borg 9 series, featuring elongated pods with extreme heat and rich, complex flavor. Part of the legendary Borg 9 lineage created by Jon Harper.

Plant

Large, branching plants reaching 3-5 feet with heavy yields and excellent productivity.

Pods

Chocolate brown when ripe, elongated (2.5-3+ inches), heavily wrinkled with classic superhot texture.

Flavor

Rich, earthy, and fruity with intense heat. Chocolate variants offer enhanced complexity and depth.

Kitchen

Dark hot sauces, chocolate-based mole, and dark superhot powder.

Growing Tips

- Days to maturity: 90-120 days from transplant

- Full sun (8+ hours) required

- Warm climate essential, zones 9-11

- Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost at 80-85F

- Well-draining, rich soil, pH 6.0-6.8

- 3-5 feet tall, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Dark hot sauce production

- Chocolate-based mole

- Dark superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is Borg 9 Chocolate Long?

A: Superhot at 1,000,000+ SHU, consistent with Borg 9 lineage.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Elongated pod shape with chocolate color and Borg 9 extreme heat.

Q: How does it compare to other Borg 9 variants?

A: Similar heat and flavor, but with elongated pod shape and chocolate coloration.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for dark, complex superhot powder.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Full sun, warm climate, rich well-draining soil.