Ghost Pepper Seeds - Bhut Jolokia

Bhut Jolokia pepper seeds produce a warm-season annual plant with an upright, branching growth habit. This pepper type is adapted to warm and humid climates and requires a long growing season with consistent heat. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers and benefit from sheltered locations with good air circulation. Bhut Jolokia peppers perform best in well-drained soil and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale plantings in regions with extended summer conditions.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and humid climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing

• Performs best with consistent warmth and full sun

• Warm-season crop for seasonal garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum chinense

• Common name (US): Ghost Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Bhut Jolokia

• Growth habit: Upright annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: January to March

  • Outdoor: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days; warm soil temperatures and consistently moist growing medium required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loam or sandy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; consistent watering, avoid waterlogged soil

• Mature plant size: 30 to 48 inches tall; 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart