Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, OCT 27 (NPN): Kivihe H Zhimo of Thilixu village, Chümoukedima, has received confirmation from the India Book of Records for growing a 9.4-foot-tall Naga Mircha plant.
The record, titled “Tallest Naga Mircha plant grown by an individual”, was confirmed by email on October 23, 2026, following verification by the District Horticulture Office (DHO), Dimapur, which inspected and certified the plant’s height on October 22.
The verification certificate identifies the chilli as Capsicum chinense and references Naga Mircha’s Geographical Indication (GI) Certificate No. 99.
Zhimo planted three saplings purchased from New Market in late December 2025 or early January 2026. Two survived, with the second reaching around 8.5 feet. The plants have yielded over 5kg of Naga Mircha, which has already been harvested.
An address correction required for the record was completed on October 26.