• Ghost / Bhut Jolokia Peppers are known as one of the world’s hottest peppers. They have a Scoville rating of 855,000 to 1,000,000. The Guinness World Records certified Ghost / Bhut Jolokia Peppers as the world's hottest chili pepper in 2007. Ghost / Bhut Jolokia Peppers can be used in both fresh and dried forms. Many people turn the peppers into a powder to use as a spice. Ghost / Bhut Jolokia Peppers are 2 to 3 inches long, bright red, thin-walled, and wrinkled. Ghost / Bhut Jolokia Peppers need 100 to 120 days to reach their full blazing potential. They are used to spice up cuisine, but should be eaten with extreme caution and kept away from eyes.

• Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense


• Life Cycle: Annual


• Light Requirement: Full Sun


• Planting Season: Warm Season


• Plant Type: Extremely Hot Pepper 800,000 - 1,001,300 Scoville


• Features: Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Deer Resistant


• Fruit Size: 2”-3" Long


• Days to Maturity: 120 Days


• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches


• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch


• Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow


• Cold Stratification: No


• Hardiness Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 13