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25 Red Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds
25 Red Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds
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World-Famous Super Hot Pepper | Heirloom Chili | Extreme Heat Variety
Grow one of the world's most legendary hot peppers with Red Bhut Jolokia, better known as the Ghost Pepper. Famous for its intense heat, smoky-sweet flavor, and fiery red pods, this heirloom chili became one of the first peppers to surpass 1 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
A favorite among chili enthusiasts, gardeners, and hot sauce makers, Ghost Peppers produce abundant harvests of wrinkled red peppers perfect for culinary adventures and ornamental vegetable gardens.
Why Gardeners Love Ghost Peppers
- Extremely hot heirloom chili pepper
- Famous Bhut Jolokia variety
- High-yield pepper plants
- Thrives in warm sunny conditions
- Great for vegetable gardens & containers
- Popular for sauces, powders & culinary use
What You Get
- 25 Red Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds
- Fresh heirloom seeds ready for planting
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
- Common Name: Ghost Pepper, Bhut Jolokia
- Plant Type: Annual pepper plant
- Pepper Color: Bright red
- Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
- Plant Height: 24–48 inches
- Hardiness Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
How to Grow
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost
- Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix
- Maintain warm temperatures (80–90°F) for best germination
- Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
- Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed
💡 Tip: Ghost Peppers require a long warm growing season and perform best in full sun.
Perfect For
- Hot pepper enthusiasts
- Vegetable gardens
- Container gardening
- Homemade hot sauces
- Pepper powder production
- Specialty edible gardens
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How hot are Ghost Peppers?
A: Ghost Peppers can exceed 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them one of the hottest peppers in the world.
Q: Can I grow them in containers?
A: Yes — they grow very well in large containers with full sun.
Q: How long until harvest?
A: Typically 100–120 days from planting.
Q: Are Ghost Peppers difficult to grow?
A: They require warmth and patience but are very rewarding for pepper growers.
