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Bhut Jolokia Yellow Ghost Pepper Seeds - High Heat and Citrus Flavor

Bhut Jolokia Yellow Ghost Pepper Seeds - High Heat and Citrus Flavor

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Yellow Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds - Intense Heat with a Fruity Twist

Experience the fiery thrill of Yellow Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds, a rare and naturally vibrant variant of the legendary Bhut Jolokia. These seeds produce peppers with a scorching 800,000 Scoville heat level, but what sets them apart is their surprisingly sweet, fruity flavor with citrus undertones-making them a must-have for heat-seeking gourmets.

Why Grow Yellow Bhut Jolokia Ghost Peppers?

Bright yellow 3-4" pods grow on highly productive 30" tall plants, offering a striking contrast to traditional red ghost peppers. While they resemble Fatalii or Devil’s Tongue peppers in appearance, their heat is far more intense. Perfect for hot sauces, salsas, or drying, these peppers deliver a flavor as unforgettable as their burn.

Key Features:

  • Unmatched heat that creates a 30-minute burning sensation
  • Complex sweet fruity flavor with citrus notes
  • Excellent productivity during growing season
  • Versatile uses from cooking to homemade hot sauces
  • Flavor profile is sweet, and fruity with citrus notes

Growing Tips for Success

Start your Yellow Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Plant in sterile media, cover lightly (1/4" deep), and maintain 85°F bottom heat with bright light. Keep soil moist-germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings once they develop 6 true leaves, spacing them 30" apart in rich soil or 5-gallon containers. Harvest when pods turn a vivid yellow.

Warning: Handle with extreme care! Wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask when cutting or processing these peppers.

Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

Add these Yellow Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper Seeds to your garden and elevate your culinary creations with their explosive flavor and unmatched intensity. Order now and grow the hottest, most flavorful peppers of the season!

  • Each packet contains 10 seeds
  • Heat Level: Intense
  • SHU: 800,000
  • Maturity: 100 days after transplant
  • Pod Size: 3 in.  Plant Size: 30 in.
  • Origin: India
  • Capsicum chinense
  • Heirloom and Open-Pollinated
  • Untreated and Non-GMO
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