Ghost Pepper {bhut jolokia} Heirloom non-gmo 50 seeds free shipping! us seller  

Ghost pepper fast facts 

Scoville heat units (SHU) 855,000 – 1,041,427 

Median heat (SHU) 948,214 

Capsicum species Chinense 

Use Culinary 

Size 2 to 3 inches long, pod-like 

Flavor Sweet, fruity, earthy 

Germination rate 90% 

They are so hot that precautions should be taken when handling 

Bhut Jolokia are so spicy that special precautions should be taken in their handling. 

Wear gloves, at minimum to keep significant chili burn at bay. But if you’re sensitiveto capsaicin (the compound that gives chilies their heat), then we recommend wearing eye goggles and even a face mask when handling the Bhut Jolokia. 

Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense "Bhut Jolokia") is a cultivar of pepper grown for its exceptionally hot, spicy fruit. It is a tender perennial, and will persist year-round within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and above. The seeds germinate best indoors where it is easier to create and control the environmental conditions required for successful germination. "Bhut Jolokia" pepper seeds germinate  

slowly and require approximately 160 days to set fruit, so it is best to start them at least two months before the last spring frost. 

germination rate 90% 

Combine 5 parts seed-starting compost,  

1 part fine sand and 1 part perlite in a bucket. Drizzle water onto the mixture while stirring.  

Keep adding water in small increments until the mixture feels moderately moist throughout. 

2 Pack the moistened compost mixture into 3-inch starter pots. Fill the pots to within 1/4 inch of the top. Lightly firm the mixture to collapse any air pockets. Poke a 1/2-inch-deep hole in the center of the mixture.