White Ghost Pepper Seeds – White Bhut Jolokia Superhot

Striking White Pods with Intense Ghost Pepper Heat

White Ghost pepper, also known as White Bhut Jolokia, brings an unusual look to the hot-pepper garden. Its pods mature to white, pairing a distinctive appearance with the intense spiciness associated with ghost peppers. This is a choice for growers who enjoy unusual pepper varieties and serious heat.

Grow it in a warm garden bed or a large patio container, then enjoy watching the pale pods stand out as they ripen. Use the harvest sparingly in homemade hot sauces and spicy seasoning blends.

Variety Details

• Variety: White Ghost / White Bhut Jolokia
• Ripe pod color: White
• Heat level: Superhot; handle with extreme care
• Growing options: Warm-season garden beds or large containers
• Listing includes: Seeds for planting, not live plants or fresh peppers

Choose Your Seed Quantity

Available in packs of 10, 25, 100, or 1,000 seeds. Select your preferred quantity before adding to cart.

Starting Seeds Indoors

• Sow approximately 1/4 inch deep in a clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
• Provide consistent warmth; gentle bottom heat from a seedling heat mat can help.
• Keep the mix evenly moist, not waterlogged, with good air circulation.
• Be patient: pepper germination can take several weeks and may be uneven.
• Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.

Transplanting and Care

• Harden seedlings off gradually over one to two weeks, beginning in a sheltered outdoor position.
• Transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil and nights are consistently warm. Protect plants when temperatures fall below 55°F.
• Choose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil.
• For containers, use a pot of approximately 5 gallons or larger with drainage holes.
• Water consistently during hot, dry weather without leaving roots soggy.
• Mulch around plants to help conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the stems.
• Apply vegetable fertilizer according to its label directions.

Harvest and Use

Allow pods to develop their mature white color before harvesting. Add very small amounts to sauces or seasonings and increase cautiously. Heat and growing performance vary with conditions.

Superhot Pepper Safety

Wear gloves when handling harvested peppers or processing cut pods. Avoid touching your eyes, face, or other sensitive areas, and wash hands, tools, and work surfaces thoroughly afterward. Use good ventilation when preparing or cooking superhot peppers. Keep seeds and harvested peppers away from children and pets.