Ghost Pepper Seeds – Heirloom

Add intense heat and bold flavor to your garden with Ghost Pepper Seeds, one of the most iconic hot pepper varieties cherished by spice lovers. These heirloom, non-GMO, organic seeds produce fiery peppers with a smoky, slightly fruity flavor that is perfect for hot sauces, drying, and cooking.

Ghost Pepper plants thrive in warm conditions, offering strong growth and a rewarding harvest for growers who enjoy cultivating unique, high-heat varieties. With high germination rates, these seeds perform well in garden beds, containers, and raised beds, making them an excellent addition to any pepper collection.

Features

• Heirloom and Non-GMO seed stock

• Certified organic growing practices

• High germination for dependable results

• Produces extremely hot, smoky, fruity peppers

• Thrives in warm, sunny environments

• Great for sauces, drying, and culinary heat

Specifications

• Common Name: Ghost Pepper

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches

• Fruit Color: Green turning to bright red

• Flavor Profile: Extremely hot, smoky, fruity

• Sun Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Days to Germination: 10–20 days

• Days to Maturity: 110–150 days

• Planting Season:

  • Warm Season Crop

  • Start Indoors: January–April

  • Transplant Outdoors: After frost danger (March–June)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–12

• Planting Months by Zone:

  • Zones 4–6: Start indoors Feb–Apr; transplant May–Jun

  • Zones 7–9: Start indoors Jan–Mar; transplant Mar–May

  • Zones 10–12: Direct sow or transplant Jan–Apr

• Spacing: 18–24 inches

• Watering: Moderate, avoid waterlogging

• Uses: Hot sauces, drying, cooking, fermenting