Pepper Hot 'Ghost'

Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense

Common Name: Ghost Pepper

Vegetable Type: Fruit

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

Fruit Size: Small to medium-sized, typically 2-3 inches in length

Temperature: Requires warm temperatures, optimal growth between 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C)

Spacing: Plant 18-24 inches apart

Height: Typically grows to about 36-48 inches tall

Width: Bushy habit, spreads up to 18-24 inches in diameter

Maturity Time: 90-120 days to harvest

Culinary Uses: Extremely spicy pepper, handle with caution; used sparingly in cooking to add intense heat to dishes, often dried and ground into powder or used to make hot sauces

Flavour Profile: Intensely hot and fruity, with a delayed heat sensation

Companion Plants: Basil, beans, tomatoes, marigolds (for pest control)

Resistant To: Generally resistant to common pepper diseases and pests due to its high capsaicin content