# White Ghost W Strain

Also known as White Bhut Jolokia W Strain, White Bhut Jolokia JW, Bhut White JW, White Ghost Jay Weaver, White Bhut W Strain.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

White Ghost W Strain is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Eastern Pennsylvania, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 125,000–1,000,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrus, floral, fruity. Used for hot sauce, fruit salsa, chili powder, ferment. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 28 times a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 800,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Ohi:yo Pepper Co.
  https://ohiyopepperco.com/products/white-ghost-powder

- 800,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  DiavoloPiccante
  https://diavolopiccante.it/content/464-bhut-white-jw

- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Meraki Seeds
  https://merakiseeds.com/bhut-jolokia-white-jw-chili-pepper

- 800,000–1,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  pepperseeds.ru / Мир перца
  https://pepperseeds.ru/bhut-jolokia-white-jw

- 125,000–200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Red Dragon Seeds
  https://www.reddragonseeds.co.uk/shop/bhut-jolokia-white-jw-chilli-seeds/

## Heritage

Unconfirmed

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

Parent:
- White Bhut Jolokia (Not a named variety)

## Page sources

- [W Strain seed listing: Jay Weaver selection, longer bumpier pods, citrus flavor](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/white-bhut-jolokia-w-strain)
- [Refining Fire / Super Hot Chiles JW listing: pimply Weaver strain vs smooth white Bhut](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/white-bhut-jolokia-jw-10-seeds/)
- [2018 grower review of the Weaver W Strain from White Hot Peppers seed](https://www.pepperinfo.com/2018/07/white-bhut-w-strain/)
- [2022 grower write-up of W Strain pod shape, floral flavor, and burn](https://pepperdiaries.com/white-bhut-jolokia-w-strain/)
- [Bhut White JW profile: Pennsylvania origin, ivory ripe color, plant and pod size](https://diavolopiccante.it/content/464-bhut-white-jw)
- [JW seed listing: ivory lumpy fruit, plant height, Jay Weaver, USA](https://merakiseeds.com/bhut-jolokia-white-jw-chili-pepper)
- [Jay Weaver White Ghost powder listing with flavor note](https://ohiyopepperco.com/products/white-ghost-powder)
- [JW listing naming Jay Weaver of eastern Pennsylvania and citrus flavor](https://pepperseeds.ru/bhut-jolokia-white-jw)

## FAQ
### How hot is White Ghost W Strain?

Capsi’s sourced range is 125,000–1,000,000 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 White Ghost W Strain taste like?

Slightly sweet citrus up front, then floral and a touch bitter, with a smooth burn that starts in the throat.

### How do I grow White Ghost W Strain?

White Ghost W Strain: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for White Ghost W Strain?

White Bhut Jolokia

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/white-ghost-w-strain
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data