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Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) Pepper Seeds
***Due to a national shortage, these seeds will be in short supply throughout the US until Summer 2012! If you are considering buying and growing the Ghost Pepper plant, we recommend buying seed now before they run out!***
In February of 2007, the Naga Jolokia also known as the Bhut Jolokia, Ghost Pepper and Cobra Pepper, was confirmed by Guiness as the World's Hottest Pepper. The Bhut Jolokia boasts an amazing 1,001,304 Scoville Units which is almost two times that of the Red Savina, the prior record holder!
The origin of the Bhut Jolokia Pepper can be traced back hundreds of years to the state of Assam in northeasters India, areas of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
These peppers are used in Ethnic in cooking. The Bhut Jolokia is also thought to cure stomach ailments.
Beyond the kitchen, many other uses have been found for this intense pepper- In India, it is used on fences and in smoke bombs as a defense against elephants. There has also been discussion from Indian defense scientists about using Bhut Jolokia in hand grenades.
Use great caution when growing and handling these peppers. Wear gloves when handling and be very conservative in using them as a spice- it is said that one seed from the Bhut Jolokia can induce intense physical pain for up to 30 minutes.
Beginning July 2011, no refunds, replacement or store credits will be offered for these seeds. Please see our article on Pepper Growing Tips for more information on planting and growing Peppers from seed BEFORE starting these seeds to increase your chance of germination! Under IDEAL growing conditions our seeds will get an 80-90% germination rate. Home growers can expect a 40-50% germination rate.
Also available:
Ghost Pepper Powder
Ghost Pepper Seedling
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Companion Plants for Chili Peppers : These plants will grow well with Chili PeppersRepellent Plants for Chili Peppers: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Chili Peppers- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Brussel Sprouts
- Fennel
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Additional Details
- Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
- Species:Naturally occuring, Interspecies Hybrid- C. chinense/C. frutenscens
- Cultivar:Bhut Jolokia
- AKA: Naga Jolokia, Ghost Pepper, King Cobra Chile, Bhot Jolokia, Dorset Naga, Naga Morich
- Category: Herbs, Annual
- Height:36-48 in ( 60-120 cm)
- Spacing: 16-18 in ( 41-46 cm) apart with rows 5-6 ft apart (1.5- 1.8)
- Germination Time:up to 35 days
- Days to Maturity: 85 - 100 days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Heat (Pungency):Peak Heat (1,041,427 Scoville Units). HOTTEST known pepper
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- Fruit Shape:Sub-conical to conical
- Fruit Size: Small (under 2") to Med ( 4"-6")
- Fruit Color: Light Green maturing to Orange to Red
- Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors after last frost.
- Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water. This plant is suitable for growing in containers and/or indoor growing. Extreme care should be exercised when ingesting and handling the pepper and it's seeds.
Click here for more information on planting and growing Peppers from seed.
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