Ignite your garden and your taste buds with the intense heat and vibrant color of Ghost Chili Pepper Plant seeds (Bhut Jolokia). Known as one of the hottest peppers in the world, the Ghost Chili is a must-have for chili enthusiasts and adventurous gardeners. This fiery pepper not only brings exceptional heat to culinary dishes but also adds a stunning visual appeal to your garden with its bright red pods.
Features
Premium Quality Seeds: Each pack contains high-quality Ghost Chili Pepper seeds, carefully selected to ensure excellent germination rates and robust plant growth.
Extreme Heat: Ghost Chili Peppers are renowned for their intense heat, measuring over 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Perfect for those who crave extreme spice.
Vibrant Color: The peppers mature to a bright red, adding a striking visual element to your garden.
Compact Growth: Ghost Chili plants are well-suited for garden beds and containers, making them versatile for various gardening spaces.
Culinary Uses: Ideal for hot sauces, marinades, salsas, and any dish that requires a powerful kick of heat.
Benefits
Aesthetic Appeal: The bright red peppers and lush green foliage of the Ghost Chili plant create a visually appealing garden display.
Culinary Adventure: Add an extraordinary level of heat and flavor to your dishes with home-grown Ghost Chili peppers.
Compact and Versatile: Suitable for growing in both garden beds and containers, making it accessible for gardeners with limited space.
Thrilling Growth: Experience the excitement and challenge of growing one of the world's hottest peppers.
Planting Instructions
Timing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 60°F (16°C).
Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ghost Chili peppers prefer a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a warm environment (70-85°F or 21-29°C) for germination.
Sunlight: Provide full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Spacing: Space plants about 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Growing and Care
Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Peppers benefit from deep watering less frequently rather than light, frequent watering.
Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. A higher potassium fertilizer can promote better fruiting.
Staking: Ghost Chili plants can benefit from staking or caging to support the weight of the fruit and prevent branches from breaking.
Pest and Disease Management: Monitor for common pepper pests such as aphids, spider mites, and caterpillars. Use organic pest control methods as needed. Ensure proper spacing and airflow to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Harvesting
Timing: Ghost Chili peppers typically take 120-150 days from transplanting to reach maturity. Harvest when the peppers turn bright red.
Method: Use scissors or pruning shears to cut peppers from the plant, leaving a small stem attached to the fruit.
