Ghost Pepper Plants
The Ghost Pepper, also known as Bhut Jolokia, is one of the world’s most famous super hot peppers, prized for its intense heat and distinctive fruity flavor. Originating in India, this legendary variety delivers immediate heat paired with subtle sweetness, making it a favorite among heat lovers and sauce makers.
Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Ghost Pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish quickly once transplanted.
What You’ll Receive
- Live Ghost Pepper plant (Bhut Jolokia) hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)
- Plant height at shipping: approximately 4”tall
- Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system
- Care Instructions
- Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer
Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.
About the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
The Ghost Pepper is a Capsicum chinense variety that gained worldwide recognition for its extreme heat and bold flavor. Peppers typically grow 2–3 inches long and ripen from green to a vibrant red. While the heat hits quickly, many growers appreciate the pepper’s fruity, slightly sweet flavor before the burn takes over.
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Heat Level: Extremely hot (typically 900,000–1,041,000 Scoville Heat Units)
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Flavor: Fruity and slightly sweet with immediate, intense heat
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Pepper Appearance: Elongated pods that ripen to bright red
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Culinary Use: Hot sauces, powders, Indian cuisine, and ultra-spicy cooking (use sparingly)
Growing & Care Information
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Grower Experience Level: Expert
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Growth Habit: Bushy, productive plant
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Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall
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Pepper Pod Size: Typically 2–3 inches long
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Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days from transplant
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Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised beds, and large containers with proper drainage
If you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) seeds and Seed Starting Supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.
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Ghost Pepper Plants
Ghost Pepper Plants
The Ghost Pepper, also known as Bhut Jolokia, is one of the world’s most famous super hot peppers, prized for its intense heat and distinctive fruity flavor. Originating in India, this legendary variety delivers immediate heat paired with subtle sweetness, making it a favorite among heat lovers and sauce makers.
Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Ghost Pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish quickly once transplanted.
What You’ll Receive
- Live Ghost Pepper plant (Bhut Jolokia) hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)
- Plant height at shipping: approximately 4”tall
- Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system
- Care Instructions
- Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer
Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.
About the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
The Ghost Pepper is a Capsicum chinense variety that gained worldwide recognition for its extreme heat and bold flavor. Peppers typically grow 2–3 inches long and ripen from green to a vibrant red. While the heat hits quickly, many growers appreciate the pepper’s fruity, slightly sweet flavor before the burn takes over.
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Heat Level: Extremely hot (typically 900,000–1,041,000 Scoville Heat Units)
-
Flavor: Fruity and slightly sweet with immediate, intense heat
-
Pepper Appearance: Elongated pods that ripen to bright red
-
Culinary Use: Hot sauces, powders, Indian cuisine, and ultra-spicy cooking (use sparingly)
Growing & Care Information
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Grower Experience Level: Expert
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Growth Habit: Bushy, productive plant
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Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall
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Pepper Pod Size: Typically 2–3 inches long
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Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days from transplant
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Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised beds, and large containers with proper drainage
If you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) seeds and Seed Starting Supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.
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The Ghost Pepper, also known as Bhut Jolokia, is one of the world’s most famous super hot peppers, prized for its intense heat and distinctive fruity flavor. Originating in India, this legendary variety delivers immediate heat paired with subtle sweetness, making it a favorite among heat lovers and sauce makers.
Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Ghost Pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish quickly once transplanted.
What You’ll Receive
- Live Ghost Pepper plant (Bhut Jolokia) hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)
- Plant height at shipping: approximately 4”tall
- Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system
- Care Instructions
- Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer
Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.
About the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia)
The Ghost Pepper is a Capsicum chinense variety that gained worldwide recognition for its extreme heat and bold flavor. Peppers typically grow 2–3 inches long and ripen from green to a vibrant red. While the heat hits quickly, many growers appreciate the pepper’s fruity, slightly sweet flavor before the burn takes over.
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Heat Level: Extremely hot (typically 900,000–1,041,000 Scoville Heat Units)
-
Flavor: Fruity and slightly sweet with immediate, intense heat
-
Pepper Appearance: Elongated pods that ripen to bright red
-
Culinary Use: Hot sauces, powders, Indian cuisine, and ultra-spicy cooking (use sparingly)
Growing & Care Information
-
Grower Experience Level: Expert
-
Growth Habit: Bushy, productive plant
-
Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall
-
Pepper Pod Size: Typically 2–3 inches long
-
Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days from transplant
-
Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised beds, and large containers with proper drainage
If you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) seeds and Seed Starting Supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.
