Chocolate Ghost Jami
Also known as Choco Ghost Jami · Chocolate Ghost Jami
Superhot Capsicum chinense hybrid bred by Enrico Lai featuring unique chocolate-colored pods, complex flavor, and high productivity. A standout in the Ghost family for growers seeking rare, visually dramatic, and fiery peppers.
About 46 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~150 days to maturity
Fruit size
5–8 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity up front with grassy and earthy undertones and a slight berry trait. More floral than the aroma suggests, with a rich, complex profile before the smooth heat dominates.
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About
The Chocolate Ghost Jami is a striking superhot hybrid with deep chocolate-brown, heavily blistered and gnarled pods that resemble an enhanced Ghost pepper. It delivers intense, smooth heat with a delay and lingering burn, praised for being flavorful rather than just punishing. Pods have thin walls and ooze capsaicin oils.
Backstory
Created by Italian breeder Enrico Lai (Mojo Peppers) as a cross of the Peach Ghost Jami variant of Bhut Jolokia (bumpy selection from Jami Hendricks) and an unknown pepper. It stands out for its stunning chocolate appearance and enhanced blistering among superhots.
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FAQ
- How hot is Chocolate Ghost Jami?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,500,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Chocolate Ghost Jami taste like?
- Fruity up front with grassy and earthy undertones and a slight berry trait. More floral than the aroma suggests, with a rich, complex profile before the smooth heat dominates.
- How do I grow Chocolate Ghost Jami?
- Chocolate Ghost Jami: about 150 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Chocolate Ghost Jami?
- Bhut Jolokia Chocolate, Ghost Pepper, Peach Ghost Jami