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Ghost Pepper 'Bhut Jolokia'

Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Bhut Jolokia'

Overview
Once the world's hottest pepper, this legendary superhot from Northeast India delivers an intense, building heat that made it famous worldwide. The wrinkled, lantern-shaped pods start green and ripen to orange-red, offering not just extreme heat but also a unique fruity, smoky flavor. Essential for hot sauce makers and thrill-seekers who want to grow their own legendary fire.
Planting
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (80-90°F) for germination. Use heating mat and be patient with slow germination.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 14-28.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew.