The Fox Ruby Ghost chilli (often seen in seed catalogues as variations like Fox Purple Ghost Gnarly Ruby) is a modern superhot hybrid chilli in the Capsicum chinense family, bred more for its striking appearance and extreme heat than for everyday cooking use.<\/p>\n
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It sits in the same general \u201cghost pepper lineage\u201d as the original Bhut Jolokia (ghost pepper), but it\u2019s typically a Fox Peppers ornamental-style hybrid with added colour and shape traits.<\/p>\n
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Appearance<\/p>\n
Pods are usually elongated, heavily wrinkled and \u201cgnarly\u201d textured<\/p>\n
Often start deep purple or almost black when unripe<\/p>\n
Ripen through purple, burgundy, and ruby red\/orange tones<\/p>\n
Frequently have a pointed tail or stinger-like tip<\/p>\n
Plants themselves can show dark\/purple-tinged foliage and stems<\/p>\n
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Heat level<\/p>\n
Extremely hot: typically around 1.2 to 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU)<\/p>\n
Comparable to other superhots like ghost pepper derivatives and Naga types<\/p>\n
Heat is intense and lingering, often building after a delay<\/p>\n
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Flavour profile<\/p>\n
Despite the brutality of the heat, it\u2019s not just fire:<\/p>\n
Fruity and slightly sweet undertones<\/p>\n
Mild earthy or floral notes<\/p>\n
Like most superhots, flavour is secondary to heat unless used carefully<\/p>\n
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Plant traits<\/p>\n
Medium to tall bush (often 1\u20132 metres under good conditions)High yielding when healthy<\/p>\n
Strong ornamental appeal due to dark foliage + multi colour pods<\/p>\n
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In simple terms<\/p>\n
Think of it as a ghost pepper\u2013level chilli that\u2019s been selectively bred for dramatic colours and \u201cmonster\u201d texture, making it popular with collectors and growers rather than casual cooks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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