{"product_id":"ghost-pepper-seeds-bhut-jolokia-hot-chili-pepper-10-seeds-for-spicy-gardens","title":"Ghost Pepper Seeds, Bhut Jolokia Hot Chili Pepper, 10 Seeds for Spicy Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ghost Pepper, also known as Bhut Jolokia, is one of the world's most famously fiery chili peppers. This heirloom hot pepper produces wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits that ripen from green to a vivid red, adding dramatic color and intense heat to vegetable gardens and container plantings. Gardeners grow Ghost Peppers for homemade hot sauces, salsas, drying, and as a striking ornamental edible in sunny beds and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBhut Jolokia plants are vigorous, warm-season peppers that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. With a long growing season and steady warmth, they develop bushy foliage and abundant fruits, making them a rewarding choice for heat-loving gardeners and chili enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom hot chili pepper known as Ghost Pepper or Bhut Jolokia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits ripen from green to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely hot pepper suited to sauces, salsas, and drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive ornamental edible for gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season plant that thrives in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual pepper (tender perennial in warm climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, upright plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Ghost Pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost, sowing about 1\/4 inch deep in a moist seed-starting mix. Keep the trays warm, ideally between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and maintain even moisture until germination. Once seedlings have several true leaves and outdoor temperatures stay warm, harden them off gradually before transplanting into full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to conserve moisture. Feed lightly through the season and protect plants from cold. Harvest fruits when fully colored for the fullest flavor and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 10 Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) seeds for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776165609782,"sku":"FOLIA-313","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6516406328_4y1e.jpg?v=1792468166","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/ghost-pepper-seeds-bhut-jolokia-hot-chili-pepper-10-seeds-for-spicy-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}