90 DAYS
Capsicum chinense
Once crowned the hottest chili pepper in the world, the legendary Ghost Pepper delivers extreme heat with 855,000 Scoville units, ranging from 107 to 417 times hotter than a jalapeño and roughly 10 times hotter than a habanero. This pepper is indeed for serious heat lovers only!
Plants start slowly but grow tall, often reaching approximately 4 ft. by late summer. The thin-walled, wrinkled, pointed fruit measures 2 to 3 in. and ripens mostly to a deep red. Despite its intense heat, Ghost Peppers also offer a distinct, smoky-sweet flavour that hot sauce makers prize.
Use extreme caution when handling or processing these peppers, as they are incredibly hot.
A must-grow for heat enthusiasts looking to experience one of the world’s most powerful peppers.
Size: Mature plants reach about 4 ft. tall.
Yield: Each plant produces multiple peppers, ideal for those who appreciate heat.
Taste: Intense heat balanced by a unique smoky-sweet flavour.
How to use: Perfect for sauces, salsas, and culinary challenges where heat is desired.
Planting tips: Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil and keep moist but not waterlogged. Germination requires a soil temperature of 22°C, typically taking 10 to 14 days. Once sprouts emerge, provide 14 to 16 hours of light daily and transplant to peat pots when they reach 5 in.
Harvest tips: Harvest when the fruit is firm and fully coloured for the best flavour and heat profile.
Pelleted seed.
