Kohima: Kivihe H Zhimo set a record with a 9.4-foot Naga Mircha plant in his backyard. The India Book of Records officially recognized the feat on October 23, 2026. This towering plant sits at his home in Thilixu village, Chümoukedima.
The project started with three saplings bought at a local market. Zhimo works as a Chief Manager at the Bank of Baroda in Dimapur. His wife planted them, but Zhimo provided the daily care. One plant died early. The remaining survivor reached this height in just 10 months.
The District Horticulture Office in Dimapur physically verified the plant on October 15. Officials confirmed it as Capsicum chinense. On October 22, the office issued a certificate documenting the measurement and ownership. They gathered geo-tagged photos and video evidence. The District Horticulture Officer also took a soil sample to study.
Zhimo now wants international recognition. He filed applications with the Asia Book of Records and the Guinness World Records. Asia Book of Records promised a response within seven working days. The Guinness team confirmed they received his inquiry. They wrote, "The organisation thanked Zhimo for the enquiry and said it was reviewing details before confirming further contact."
Naga King Chilli, or Naga Mircha, earned a geographical indication tag in 2008. For now, the record-holding plant remains in Zhimo's garden. He waits for the global authorities to weigh in.
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