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Growing Wicked Ghost Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To plant Wicked Ghost peppers, you will need to start the planting process about 6-8 weeks before your area’s last frost date. Prepare your trays with either a well-draining soil or a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. Plant those seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil and keep it nicely moist, but don't drown them! A handy trick is to stick your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, give the seeds a drink, but if it's wet, wait for a bit for the soil to dry out. Keep your peppers in a warm spot, ideally between 80-90 F, and if it's a bit chilly, a grow light can be a great help for helping your seeds germinate. Once those seedlings pop up, usually in about 7-10 days, expose them to some cooler air before moving them outside! Plant your seedlings in a sunny location that has well-draining soil, ideally somewhere you haven’t grown nightshades in a while, to make sure the soil has plenty of nutrients. Make sure to cover the roots completely as you are planting the seedlings. Space them about 12-18 inches apart and space rows 2-3 feet apart. Try to choose an area of your garden that has not been used for other nightshades recently. Make sure you aren’t planting hot and sweet pepper varieties close to each other to avoid cross-pollination.
Keep a close eye on your Wicked Ghost peppers & take good care of them throughout the growing process to make sure they produce a bountiful harvest! Water them consistently, especially during dry periods. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. If your plants get especially tall, you may need to give them some support with a trellis or cage to support the weight of the fruit. Try companion planting with crops like marigolds and basil. This can help keep pests away and attract pollinators to your garden. You can also try adding a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and calcium to provide essential nutrients to your peppers. And keep an eye on your peppers - if you spot any pests or diseases, make sure to treat them immediately!
Harvesting Wicked Ghost Peppers
You'll know Wicked Ghost peppers are ready for harvest when they are about 2.5 inches long. They will be a bright red color. Because this is a hot variety, these peppers can be harvested prematurely or when they are fully ripe. They can grow up to 1 to 1.5 inches wide and will have a glossy sheen. When you’re harvesting, use a pair of scissors or a knife to cut the peppers off the plant, leaving a small stem. Make sure you’re gentle and don’t damage the plant. You should always wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting hot peppers.
About Wicked Ghost Pepper Garden Seeds
Wicked Ghost peppers are a hybrid of the Ghost pepper with extreme heat measuring over 800,000 SHU.
These peppers are the 10th hottest pepper in the world!
Wicked Ghost pepper plants can grow over 2 feet tall, so it’s important they are grown in an area that can support their growth and height, like a raised bed or garden plot.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Use your Wicked Ghost peppers in chili powders or salsas to add lots of extra heat to your dishes."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer
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Wicked Ghost Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 40 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
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