Superhot Pepper (Ghost, Reaper, Scorpion) in Zone 6a
Capsicum chinense
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Superhot Pepper (Ghost, Reaper, Scorpion) needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Feb 7–Feb 14 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 9–May 16 |
| Estimated harvest | ~135 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Basil — Basil may repel aphids and improve pepper growth nearby.
- Onion — Onions deter many common pepper pests.
Where to buy superhot pepper (ghost, reaper, scorpion) seeds
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