# Orange Ghost

Also known as Orange Bhut Jolokia, Orange Ghost Pepper, Bhut Jolokia Orange, Tasmanian Ghost Pepper.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Orange Ghost is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Northeast India, India. Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,499,999 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrusy, fruity, sweet. Used for Used sparingly in hot sauces, chili powders, jams, salsas, curries. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 44 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 855,000–1,041,427 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Orange Ghost (Bhut Jolokia) Pepper Seeds
  https://tyler-farms.com/orange-ghost-bhut-jolokia-pepper-seeds/

- 855,000–1,041,427 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Orange Ghost Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/orange-ghost-pepper-seeds

- 800,000–1,041,427 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Orange Ghost Pepper (Orange Bhut Jolokia) Whole Dried Pods by Fiery Farms
  https://www.amazon.com/Orange-Pepper-Jolokia-Fiery-Farms/dp/B07J545TWR

- 1,100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Tasmanian Ghost Pepper Seeds - Orange Bhut Jolokia - Extreme Heat!
  https://www.sandiaseed.com/products/tasmania-ghost-pepper-seeds

- 1,000,000–1,499,999 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Orange Ghost JAMI
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/orange-ghost-jami/

- 900,000–1,041,427 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Capsicum chinense - Bhut Jolokia Orange Chilli
  https://theseedvine.com.au/product/bhut-jolokia-orange-chilli/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Pepper Joe's seed catalog entry detailing Orange Ghost SHU, plant and pod size, days to harvest, origin, species, and citrusy flavor](https://pepperjoe.com/products/orange-ghost-pepper-seeds)
- [Tyler Farms product page for Orange Ghost (Bhut Jolokia) covering SHU range, citrusy flavor notes, and pod appearance](https://tyler-farms.com/orange-ghost-bhut-jolokia-pepper-seeds/)
- [Wikipedia entry on Ghost pepper / Bhut Jolokia summarizing origin in Northeast India, SHU measurements from DRL and NMSU Chile Pepper Institute, fruit colors including orange, and plant characteristics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_pepper)
- [Growing guide identifying Orange Ghost as the most prolific variant with smoother pods, pronounced citrus flavor, and similar heat to red Ghost](https://growhotpeppers.com/ghost-pepper-colors/)
- [PepperScale overview of Ghost Pepper variants including Orange (citrusy and slightly sweet), SHU range, size, and culinary uses](https://pepperscale.com/ghost-pepper/)
- [New Mexico State University Chile Pepper Institute special growing tips for Bhut Jolokia covering germination temperature, time (up to 36 days), and long maturity](https://cpi.nmsu.edu/chile-info/growing-chile-pages/special-bhut-jolokia-growing-tips.html)
- [Gardener's Path guide to growing Ghost peppers with plant height, days to maturity, soil pH, hardiness zones, sun, and watering requirements](https://gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/grow-ghost-peppers/)
- [Britannica overview of the ghost pepper (bhut jolokia) covering origin, average heat of about 1 million SHU, fruit description, and history](https://www.britannica.com/plant/ghost-pepper)

## FAQ
### How hot is Orange Ghost?

Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,499,999 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 Orange Ghost taste like?

Citrusy and fruity with sweet undertones and classic Naga character; the citrus is more pronounced than in the red Ghost, with heat that builds over several minutes after the first bite.

### How do I grow Orange Ghost?

Orange Ghost: about 120 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Orange Ghost?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/orange-ghost
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data