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Pepper, Wicked Ghost Hybrid Seeds

Capsicum annuum
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Wicked Ghost Hybrid Pepper Seeds bring a thrilling level of heat to your garden. 

Wicked Ghost is a hybrid of Ghost Pepper. This fiery pepper produces 5 cm (2.5”) red-pointed peppers. With a Scoville rating that will challenge even seasoned spice enthusiasts, these peppers are ideal for sauces, salsas, and adding a kick to any dish. Grown for both its intense spice and unique taste, this pepper is a must-have for hot pepper aficionados.

Caution — extreme heat warning! 

  • SKU: 143785
  • Common Name: Pepper
  • Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
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Safe for bees
Safe
for Bees
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
7 - 14 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
90 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Best container size
Best
Container Size:
30 cm+ (12 in.+)
Growing height
Growing Height:
45-60 cm (18-23 in)
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  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
  • Seed Type: Hybrid
  • Fill Weight (grams): 100 mg
  • Approximate Seed Count: 12-14
  • Characteristics: Container friendly | Frost-sensitive | Attracts songbirds
  • Planting Method: Start Indoors
  • Colour: Red
  • Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
  • Landscape Use: Edible Garden
  • Resistance: Deer
  • Tolerance: Heat
  • Companion Planting:

    Plant near basil, onions, oregano. Herbs such as basil and oregano possess a natural insect-repellent property that helps protect them from pests.

  • Flavour: 800,000 SHU | Extremely hot!
  • Preparation Ideas: Use in salads and soups or stuff for a delicious meal.
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How To Grow

Start pepper seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Transplant seedlings into the garden once the soil temperature has reached 18°C (65°F). Pick a location sheltered from the wind. Pepper plants have brittle branches and it is a good idea to support plants at time of planting with a cage or stakes to prevent bending as they grow. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.

  • Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4in.)
  • Seed Spacing: Sow pepper seeds roughly 5 cm (2 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 60 cm (24 in.) apart.
  • Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18 in.)
  • Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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Growing Suggestions:
  • Plant peppers plants deeply - the bottom leaves on the stem should be just above the soil line to promote root development.
  • Remove blossoms for the first couple of weeks to direct energy to growing the plant.
  • Peppers are very temperature sensitive. Pollination may not occur if temperatures are below 15°C (60°F) and above 32°C (90°F). Use a shade cloth or row covers to avoid heat stress or sunscald (exposure to direct rays of the sun during hot weather, which will cause peppers to blister).
  • Do not let pepper plants wilt because this will reduce the yield and quality of the fruit. Inconsistent watering also makes peppers susceptible to blossom-end rot.
  • To harvest peppers without breaking brittle branches, cut off with a knife or pruning shears, leaving about 2.5 cm (1 in) of stem to prolong storage life.
  • Use shade cloth or row covers to avoid heat stress or sunscald (exposure to direct rays of the sun during hot weather, which will cause peppers to get papery, blister, or get papery).
  • Peppers are frost-sensitive and should be harvested before frost. If frost is expected, cover with a frost cover.
  • Peppers contain capsaicin, an oily compound that produces heat. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin the peppers contain. Use gloves when handling hot peppers; do not touch your eyes or nose as capsaicin can burn skin.
  • Peppers left to mature on the vine will normally turn from green – to yellow – to orange – and then red. As color changes, the flavor increases.
  • Peppers should be picked often to encourage production. Peppers left too long on the plant will be soft and shriveled looking, and should be removed from the plant.

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Doing well

"First year growing them, was a very wet year and they pulled through, had to battle grasshoppers and earwigs on them. They seem to setting fruits alright. Can't wait to try them out and pop F2's. Im guessing its a ghost x red savina habanero."

— AJJ (4/5)

Give it a try

"Majority of them have germinated in my garage in February. I live in Calgary, so I'm trying to grow the seedling out before planting it out."

— Sylvia H. (4/5)

Great

"Looking forward to sifting through the F2'S so I can make it my own."

— Aaron J. (5/5)

No Germination

"Not a single seed germinated. Other seeds from you did, not these!"

— Dave M. (1/5)

Grows well.

"I know some posted they don't germinate but as you can see mine all germinated and are growing quite well even in a small pot with full sun. Looking forward to do some home made hot sauce."

— Simon P. (4/5)

Excited for something new

"New seed for my garden this year. Great germination, excited to see these angry little guys thrive"

— Amanda A. (5/5)

Wicked Ghost Peppers

"These Are hot!! Excellent germination and grew quickly."

— Sandy M. (5/5)

Prompt delivery. Have not tried

"Prompt delivery. Have not tried the seeds this planting season yet"

— Dawn G. (5/5)

Looks great

"Everything looks great can’t wait to plant them."

— Isabel D. (5/5)

Disappointed

"Crop failure . Planted 12 wicked pepper seeds and only one sprouted. Planted my last 6 seeds. Hoping for better results"

— Kelly J. (1/5)

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