Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) Seeds
Grow intensely hot bhut jolokia peppers for chutneys, pickles, and adding deep heat to gravies in small amounts.
Easy Grow Info
About This Pepper
Bhut jolokia, often called ghost pepper, comes from Northeast India and is known for its intense heat and distinctive smoky flavor. Wrinkled red fruits mature slowly and are traditionally used sparingly, crushed into chutneys, added to pickles, or dropped whole into gravies and stews to infuse heat and deep warmth. Unlike everyday chilies, a single pepper can flavor an entire dish, making it more of a heat accent than a base ingredient.
Plants grow tall and benefit from consistent warmth, producing thin-skinned peppers that can be used fresh or dried once fully ripe.
Heat Level
Extreme Heat — typically 800,000–1,000,000+ Scoville Heat Units.
Very intense, lingering heat; a small piece goes a long way.
Why We Grow It
We grow bhut jolokia for gardeners who want a true Northeast Indian chili with serious heat. It thrives in warm California summers and produces striking peppers that bring bold flavor to chutneys, pickles, and slow-simmered dishes when used thoughtfully.
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