Start indoors six to eight weeks before last frost date.
Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed.
As Ghost pepper is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 10°C / 50°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.Cut the top of the pepper off. Remove seeds by shaking, tapping, or pulling with your finger. Dry seeds on a paper towel for two weeks. Using gloves is recommended,
These estimates for how long Ghost pepper takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The most common names include Bhut jolokia, Bih jolokia, Nagahari, Raja Mircha, Raja chilli or Borbih jolokia. For example Bih jolokia translates to ‘poison chilli’ in Assamese. Bhut Jolokia translates to ‘Ghost chilli’ probably due to its ghostly bite. Raja Mircha means ‘King of Chillies’.
Bhut jolokia, Bhot Jolokia, red naga chilli, Ghost chilli, Bih Jolokia, Saga Jolokia, Indian mystery chili, Tezpur chili, Nagahari, Naga hari, Naga jolokia, Raja mircha, Raja chilli, Borbih jolokia, Silver Bullet, ভোট-জলকীয়া, Naga Morich,
Capsicum chinense
Misspellings: Gost pepper, ghost chili pepper, Bhoot Jolokia, Bhut Jolokia, jalokia, naga jalokia, borbi jalokia, borbi jolokia, bi jalokia, bih jalokia, Ghost chilli, White Bullet