How Do You Germinate Bhut Jolokia Seeds?
Bhut Jolokia, also known as the ghost pepper, comes from northeastern India and currently holds the Guinness world record for the hottest pepper in the world. Compared to the hotness rating of the jalapeno pepper at 10 thousand Scoville Heat Units, Bhut Jolokia peppers have been tested at just over a million units–now that’s hot. Bhut Jolokia peppers can be grown in well-drained soils, and do best in heavier soils. They are a warm-season pepper with a long growing season. Because of this, starting Bhut Jolokia peppers from seeds indoors is a good idea, and in some areas, this is absolutely essential. Germinating these Bhut Jolokia seeds is very easy. Plant Bhut Jolokia seeds indoors in late winter, approximately eight to 10 weeks before the growing season starts in your area. Fill the cells of a seed flat with potting soil. Level the soil. Place the flat in a pan of water overnight to soak the soil thoroughly. Plant the peppers seeds by gently pressing them into the soil to the depth
