Latin Capsicum Chinense
The infamous ghost pepper (aka Bhut Jolokia) is one of the most sought after peppers on the market yet they remain elusive in most brick and mortar stores. Working in the greenhouse industry for over a decade we only grew small amounts or some seasons none at all. I love growing peppers but I do recognize that the hotter peppers tend to be a little more finicky to grow than your average jalapeno or bell pepper. This may be why they are not seen as readily in those environments (big companies want super easy to grow plants that have higher return). With that being said, I believe that anyone can grow sizeable and highly productive hot pepper plants. Once you have grown them successfully you will wonder why you didn't do this before. Ghost peppers are one of the tastiest super hot peppers you can grow. This variety brings a fruity flavor with intense heat that sneaks up on you. Once the hottest pepper in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records, expect a Scoville rating of approximately 1 Million.
Growing peppers from seed is very easy and very rewarding. Heat and sun are the most important factors to consider throughout their growing life. To begin, I always recommend using a heating mat to start them. This is one of the best investments you can make with your seed starting life and a crucial ingredient for peppers. Once they have germinated they will need full and direct sun through either a south facing window or the use of grow lights. Starting your super hot peppers early is very important to the process as well. They take a long time to mature fully (+-100 days). Restrict water slightly near harvest to intensify heat.
10+ Seeds Per Pack