Ghost pepper (Capsicum chinense - "Bhut Jolokia") 10 seeds

Hot "Ghost" pepper - Ghost pepper (Capsicum chinense - "Bhut Jolokia"). This is one of the hottest types of pepper! It is not by chance that this hybrid, obtained in northeastern India, is called "spooky". A whopping 900,000 to 1,200,000 scovils have been measured with him. By comparison, pure capsaicin, which is responsible for the pepper's heat, is 16,000,000 scovils. Besides spicing up curries, the local population uses it to drive elephants off their properties, and the army has the right to use it in the form of caustic bombs in military operations.

• Hotness: very hot
• Annual plant*
• Sowing period: seedlings are made in January-April, and planted in the garden or greenhouse in May.
• Flowering and fruiting: late July - October*
• Fruit size: 5-8 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.
• Height: up to 120 cm
• Package contents: 10 seeds.

Sowing method: from January to April, seedlings are planted in propagators, which develop best at a temperature of 25-30 ^o C and in a place well lit by the sun. We recommend that you use a propagator with heating , which will speed up germination and growth.

• Before sowing, the seeds are soaked for 30 minutes in water to soften their shell.
• Sowing depth: 1 - 2 cm.
• It should be watered regularly and the substrate should not be allowed to dry out completely. We recommend the specialized seedling substrate CANNA Terra Seed Mix 25l.

Cultivation method: The hot pepper is a tropical plant demanding heat, moisture and sunshine.

Environmental requirements:

• Light - a sunny place, lit for at least 8 hours a day.
• Soil - rich in organic matter
• Moisture - do not let the soil dry out. The well-watered soil provides the necessary air humidity for the plants.
• Heat - heat-loving (20-30 ^o C), does not tolerate low temperatures (<10 ^o C).

Ready seedlings are planted outdoors or in a greenhouse in May, when the probability of frost has passed. If necessary, newly planted plants can be covered with plastic for the first few weeks. This helps acclimatize them.
If you want to grow it at home, you can look at the options for lighting , ventilation , tents , pots and other accessories.

Fertilization: during the periods of vegetation, flowering and fruiting. You can view our wide range of organic and mineral fertilizers here .

*After the outdoor season is over, plants can be transferred indoors and continue to bear fruit.

Attention! Always wear gloves and safety glasses when cutting and preparing the fruit of the extremely hot pepper varieties!