One of the hottest peppers on the planet, the Bonnie Plants Red Ghost Pepper has a Scoville Heat Unit rating exceeding 1,000,000! This live plant begins life slowly but reaches a height in excess of 4 feet. in ideal locations with a long growing season (maturity is reached in 100-120 days). The thin-walled, wrinkled, pointed plants ripen to red as they grow. When ripe they can add an incredible pop of heat to any dish. Ideal for growing in containers, you should stake plants (or use cages) so that they can grow straight and strong. Plants grow best in areas that receive full sun for at least six hours a day. When mature, the fruits are 2-3 inches long. When harvesting fruits from your vegetable garden, use shears or a sharp knife to avoid damaging the plant. The Ghost Pepper is hot, so wear gloves when handling. Use Miracle-Gro Soil and Plant Food to grow Bonnie Plants Red Ghost Pepper plants and enjoy your best harvest yet. Get a jump start on growing at home by starting with a young live plant instead of seed with Bonnie Plants.