SEEDS OF GHOST PEPPER - HOT PEPPER BHUT JOLOKIA - CAPSICUM CHINENSE -
Cultivated in Asia, it is considered the hottest chilli pepper in the world, with a Scoville index of 1000000 units.
Perennial solanaceous plant, flowering from June to September with white flowers. Its ripe orange or red fruits are between 60 and 85 mm long.
Indoor sowing in pots in late winter or early spring, germinates at 20°C, outdoor sowing after the last frost, best grown as a perennial in pots.
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| Botanical name | Capsicum chinense |
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Temperate maritime |
| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Germination (in days) | 3-4 weeks |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Culinary, Urban garden, Vegetable Garden |
| Planting distance | 40x40 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Light |
| Watering | Regular |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !