Pepper | Ghost Pepper 'Bhut Jolokia'

For those who like to live dangerously, consider setting your mouth on fire with Ghost Pepper. These peppers are going to take your salsa from blah to Oh. Mah. Gawd. Ghost Pepper, or Bhut Jolokia as it's called in India, is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Packet contains 10 seeds.

Ghost Pepper / Bhut Jolokia
Capsicum annuum

Why Grow Ghost Peppers?

• World-famous superhot pepper known for extreme, blazing heat
• Incredible 1,000,000 Scoville heat units for true spice enthusiasts
• Transforms ordinary salsas, hot sauces, and chilis into fiery masterpieces
• Fascinating, wrinkled pods that make a striking statement in the garden
• Approximately 10 seeds per packet

How to Grow Ghost Peppers from Seed

Start Ghost Pepper seeds indoors approximately 8-10 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Because superhot peppers require warmth for optimal germination (ideally maintaining soil temperatures around 27°C to 32°C / 80°F to 90°F), using a seedling heating mat is highly recommended.

Sow seeds about 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep in a quality seed-starting mix and keep consistently warm and moist until germination occurs.

Provide seedlings with plenty of bright light once they emerge. Before planting outdoors, gradually harden off the seedlings. Transplant into the garden or large containers only after all danger of frost has passed and outdoor conditions, soil, and nighttime temperatures have thoroughly warmed up.

Water consistently, particularly during hot summer days and fruit development, while avoiding prolonged waterlogged conditions.

Growing Ghost Peppers in Canada

Superhot peppers demand a long, intensely warm growing season, so Canadian gardeners will get the best results by starting seeds early indoors and providing maximum sun and heat (such as a greenhouse, sunny patio, or south-facing wall).

Avoid transplanting outdoors too early. These plants are sensitive to cold snaps and perform best once both the soil and nighttime temperatures have thoroughly warmed.

For detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, and harvesting, read our Complete Guide to Growing Peppers in Canada.

Ghost Pepper Growing Information

Feature	Detail
Botanical Name	Capsicum annuum
Common Name	Ghost Pepper / Bhut Jolokia
Sun Requirements	Full sun
Height	24–48 inches / 60–120 cm
Spread	18–24 inches / 45–60 cm
Life Cycle	Annual
Seed Count	Approximately 10 seeds
Difficulty & Traits	Easy to grow; requires warmth, patience, and a long growing season
Growing Zones	3–10 (grown as an annual)
Best Uses	Extreme hot sauces, salsas, and fiery culinary creations (handle with care)

Grow Your Own Ghost Peppers

Test your limits and elevate your spice game by cultivating one of the legendary superhot peppers of the world. Growing your own Ghost Peppers is an exciting rite of passage for adventurous gardeners.

Start your seeds indoors this season and prepare for a harvest of blistering, unforgettable heat.