Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)

Ghost Pepper, also known as Bhut Jolokia, is one of the world’s most famous extremely hot peppers, renowned for its intense heat and complex, fruity flavour beneath the fire. Originally from Northeast India, this variety is best suited for experienced growers and serious heat enthusiasts.

Plants are vigorous and productive, producing elongated, wrinkled peppers that ripen from green to bright red.

Heat Level

Extremely hot
1,000,000+ Scoville Heat Units

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended; staking helps support heavy fruit load

Fruit and Harvest

Ghost Pepper produces elongated, thin-walled fruits with intense heat and a distinctive fruity aroma. Harvest when fully red and firm for maximum heat and flavour. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.

A little goes a very long way—gloves are strongly recommended when handling.

Excellent for:

• Hot sauces and chili pastes
• Drying and grinding into powders
• Fermenting
• Extreme-heat cooking

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

• Faster establishment for a long-season pepper
• Earlier harvest in cooler climates
• Reliable production compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: experienced gardeners, hot sauce makers, and anyone looking to grow one of the hottest peppers in the world.