Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Northeastern India
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Ghost Bhut Jolokia Chile Pepper Seeds
Capsicum chinense
2½"–3" long, 1" wide fruits that often have a bumpy texture and turn from green to orange-red or brilliant scarlet.
Planting Pepper
Days to Maturity
100 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
Start indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 12 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24"–36" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop. |
| Direct Sow | For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest when mature size, firm, and when peppers have turned orange/red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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18 reviews
- Edith O.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars5/1/26Not happy with these
Planted these and only about half germinated. Most of those died before putting out leaves. I have one
plant left and it’s not healthy looking
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Edith,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MollyRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/26Excellent Hot Peppers
This was my first time growing a hot pepper and I was so thrilled with the results! These had good germination (even without a heating mat) and were easy to care for as seedlings. I started later in the season and had these in a spot with less than optimal light but still got more peppers than I knew what to do with by the end of the summer.
I grew them in a 7 gallon grow bag and brought them in at the end of the season under my grow lights to get a couple final peppers to finish ripening. These guys are HOT HOT HOT so to process them I chop them up and soak them in alcohol for 24 hours before cooking them down with fruit and sugar to make a hot pepper jam. I dried the rest of them and hung them in my kitchen. You can't beat the ghost pepper flavor and shocking red color!
I was almost discouraged by the other reviews but I'm so glad I got these!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/6/26Hey Molly,
Wow, what an incredible first hot pepper growing experience! We love to hear our Ghost Bhut Jolokia Chile Pepper Seeds gave you such amazing results, especially with good germination without a heating mat and in less than optimal light conditions. We love your creative processing methods. That shocking red color and incredible ghost pepper flavor really can't be beat! We're so glad you didn't let those other reviews discourage you and gave our seeds a chance. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KaneVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/2/26One month in and doing very well
Couldn't update my review but still wanted this to be here. (Previously noted they germinated in 6 days.
All are growing nicely!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/10/26Hey Kane,
We love hearing this fantastic update! It's wonderful that your Ghost Bhut Jolokia Chile Pepper Seeds not only had that impressive 6-day germination but are continuing to thrive at the one-month mark. That's exactly what we love to see - healthy, vigorous growth from the start! We're thrilled you took the time to share this progress update with us. Thank you for choosing us and for keeping us posted on your growing success. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kane W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/7/26Germinated in exactly 6 days
I started these early because I thought super hots like these could take a month, but these germinated at lightning speed. Will update review once they're established, but very pleased with results so far.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/7/26Hey Kane,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your exciting update on our Ghost Bhut Jolokia Chile Pepper Seeds! How amazing that they germinated in exactly 6 days - that's lightning speed indeed for super hots! We love that you started them early expecting a longer wait and got such a pleasant surprise with their quick germination. We're so thrilled to hear about your success so far and we're excited for your future updates as they get established. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing progress with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- David D.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/19/255 Stars
Almost all seeds germinated and are still growing