Harris Seeds Ghost Pepper Seed
Best choice for adventurous gardeners seeking extreme heat for culinary projects.
This is not your average pepper. The Ghost Pepper, or Bhut Jolokia, is legendary for its extreme heat, topping over a million Scoville units. Expect a tall, vigorous plant producing wrinkled, pointed fruit that mature from green to red. These untreated seeds are ready to ship for the adventurous gardener.
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Who it's for
- Extreme heat aficionados and competitive pepper growers
- Culinary creators making homemade hot sauces and extracts
- Serious gardeners prioritizing reliable germination and plant quality
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with short or cool growing seasons
- Casual cooks uncomfortable with handling hazardous, high-heat produce
- Beginners lacking specialized equipment for delicate seed starting
Performance breakdown
Heat Intensity
Delivers a legendary, blistering burn for serious spice enthusiasts.
Germination Reliability
Untreated seeds offer high viability when soil temperatures are managed correctly.
Growth Vigor
Robust plants reach impressive heights with consistent, healthy development.
Cultivation Difficulty
Requires patience and precise soil warmth for successful, long-term maturation.
Yield Potential
Generous fruit production rewards gardeners who provide adequate space and sun.
Culinary Versatility
Best suited for intense hot sauces and extreme flavor infusions.
Key Specs
Scoville readings exceed 1,000,000 units
Also known as Bhut Jolokia
Fruit measures 3-3.5 inches in length
Available in raw/untreated seed form
Extremely hot pepper variety
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
Seed Count
50 seeds
Plant Height
48 inches
Water Needs
Moderate
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