Territorial Seed Company Ghost Pepper
Best premium seeds for home gardeners seeking extreme heat and reliability.
These extremely hot peppers are a culinary favorite for adding intense heat to various dishes. They require a long growing season and patience, as they are slow to germinate, but reward the gardener with unique, wrinkled fruit that ripen from orange to red.
$7.55
Who it's for
- Home gardeners looking to create professional-grade hot sauces
- Growers who prioritize high success rates during the seedling stage
- Culinary explorers seeking nuanced flavors in extremely spicy ingredients
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cooler climates with short summer windows
- Casual cooks who prefer low-maintenance ingredients without safety risks
- Impatient gardeners wanting quick results from their seed starts
Performance breakdown
Heat Intensity
Delivers a legendary, searing burn that dominates any culinary application.
Germination Reliability
Requires strict temperature control to ensure consistent sprout rates.
Growing Difficulty
Demands a long, warm season and patience for slow development.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow for reliable seed collection year after year.
Culinary Versatility
Perfect for potent hot sauces, spicy jellies, and intense infusions.
Yield Consistency
Bountiful harvests are achievable only with optimal heat and care.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Capsicum chinense
Days to Maturity
100 days
Seed Life
2 years
Minimum Germination
70%
Plant Spacing
12-18 inches
Row Spacing
24-30 inches
Seed Depth
0.25 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Days to Emergence
8-25 days
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