A legendary, extremely hot chili pepper variety, Capsicum chinense ‘Ghost Pepper’, commonly known as Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper, is prized for its intense heat, smoky-sweet flavor, and vibrant red color. This heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant thrives in warm climates, producing thin-walled, wrinkled chili peppers that are perfect for hot sauces, salsas, drying, and extreme spice lovers. Heat level of 800,000 to 1,041,427 Scoville units (extremely hot)
Capsicum chinense ‘Ghost Pepper’ (Bhut Jolokia)
Capsicum chinense ‘Ghost Pepper’
Ghost Pepper
A legendary, extremely hot chili pepper variety, Capsicum chinense ‘Ghost Pepper’, commonly known as Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper, is prized for its intense heat, smoky-sweet flavor, and vibrant red color. This heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant thrives in warm climates, producing thin-walled, wrinkled chili peppers that are perfect for hot sauces, salsas, drying, and extreme spice lovers. Heat level of 800,000 to 1,041,427 Scoville units (extremely hot)
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 2.5-4 ft |
| Spread | 2-3 ft |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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