Pepper - White Knight

Minimum Seed Count: 10

A flavorful ornamental-to-edible variety that shines both in the garden and the kitchen. The plants produce clusters of medium sized pointy peppers that start out a pale creamy-white, which later mature to an almost completely white color! The contrast against the deep green foliage makes it such a beautiful sight. Despite its delicate look, the White Night packs a superhot punch, offering a heat for those of you who can take it! crisp flavor that works beautifully in salsas, stir-fries, or as a colorful garnish. Large plants are super prolific, it’s perfect for containers, borders, or garden beds!

A stable cross originally from the Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion with a White Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper)

🌱 Planting Guide:

Soil Preparation:
Use a rich, well-draining soil mix with a pH between 6.0–6.8. Blend compost or aged manure before transplanting for nutrient support.

Starting Seeds:

• Start Indoors: 8–12 weeks before your last frost date.

• Germination Temp: 80–90°F (27–32°C) — consistent warmth is key for superhots.

• Germination Time: 10–21 days, sometimes longer. Use a heat mat and humidity dome for best results.

Transplanting:
Move outdoors once nighttime temps stay above 55°F (13°C). Harden plants off gradually to avoid shock. Space 18–24 inches apart.

Sunlight:
Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily). These thrive in heat and light.

Watering:
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Deep watering once or twice a week is better than frequent shallow watering.

Fertilizer:
Use a balanced fertilizer early on (like 5-5-5), then switch to one higher in potassium and phosphorus once flowering starts.

Growing Season:
90–110 days from transplant to ripe pods.

Harvesting:
Fruits start off light green/cream and ripen to a glossy white or pale ivory. Handle with gloves — these pods pack serious heat!

🌶 Heat Level:

Approx. 800,000–1,000,000+ Scoville Heat Units (SHU) — ghost pepper level heat with a smooth, fruity burn.