Purple Ghost Pepper Seeds
Purple Ghost Pepper Seeds
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Expert
- A.K.A: Purple Bhut Jolokia
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: 2 in.
- Days to Harvest: 110 - 120+ days
- Origin: India
- Species: Chinense
- SHU: 800,000-1,000,000
Description:
Description:
Purple variants are becoming more and more popular but are still hard to come by. Pepper Joe’s is happy to bring you this gorgeous variant from the Ghost Pepper, AKA Bhut Jolokia. The Purple Ghost pepper is a rare super hot pepper that is considered to be ornamental. They look stunning in the garden but are even better on your plate or part of your next crazy hot sauce concoction. With a heat level of 800,000-1,000,000, these carry some major heat.
Features:
- Purple Ghost Pepper plants are rare and compact and can grow over 2.5 ft. tall.
- Fruits will grow to around 2" long with a wrinkly, elongated shape.
- These pods change color from dull purple to deep purple to red at maturity.
Culinary Uses:
- The Purple Ghost Peppers deliver an intensely hot, yet sweet flavor.
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Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
