Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) Pepper Plant

Legendary Superhot | Historic Variety | Intense Heat

At-a-Glance:🪴 Container Friendly (5+ gal) • 🍅 Heirloom

Heat Level: ☄️ Superhot (800,000–1,000,000+ SHU)

Bhut Jolokia, commonly known as Ghost Pepper, is one of the original superhot peppers, native to Northeast India. Once recognized as the hottest pepper in the world, it produces elongated, wrinkled pods that deliver a slow-building, intense heat with a slightly smoky, fruity flavor.

Key Characteristics:

• Traditional heirloom variety from India

• Vigorous, tall plant habit

• Elongated, wrinkled red pods

• Thin-to-medium walled fruit

• Extremely high heat level• Mid-to-late season maturity

Why Grow It?

• One of the most famous superhot peppers

• Distinct slow-building, lingering heat

• Excellent for hot sauces, powders, and drying

• Reliable production in warm growing conditions

Patina Note: A historic superhot that helped define the modern extreme pepper category.*