Description
Bhut Jolokia, also called ghost pepper, is an extremely hot pepper originally associated with northeastern India. Plants can grow approximately 18–48 inches tall and produce wrinkled, intensely pungent fruits around 2½ inches long that mature to bright red. Allow about 100–120 days to harvest under favorable warm growing conditions.
In Alabama, transplant outdoors only after frost danger has passed and nights are reliably warm. Give plants at least 6–8 hours of sun, fertile well-drained soil, consistent watering, and mulch to moderate moisture. Extreme summer heat may temporarily reduce fruit set; production often resumes as nights cool. Support heavy plants and harvest with gloves. Ghost peppers are exceptionally hot: avoid touching your eyes, keep fruits away from children and pets, and use great care when cutting or cooking them. Grow as a warm-season crop and protect from frost.
