{"product_id":"peach-ghost-scorpion-pepper","title":"PEACH GHOST SCORPION PEPPER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10+ Organically Grown Seeds — Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by American pepper breeder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay Weaver of Pennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often abbreviated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJPGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, has become a modern classic among superhot pepper collectors. Developed from a cross between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) and Trinidad Scorpion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it brings together two legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bloodlines in a pepper known for extreme heat, bizarre pod shapes, and beautiful peach coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruits are unmistakably superhot in appearance. Pods are elongated to irregularly contorted, with heavily wrinkled and blistered skin, and some develop pronounced pointed or scorpion-like tails. They begin green and mature through lighter shades before developing their characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeach to salmon coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor carries characteristics associated with its Ghost Pepper ancestry, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruity and floral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath an enormous amount of heat. The burn is particularly intense and can continue building after the initial bite, making this a pepper intended for experienced superhot growers and consumers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion is commonly reported at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800,000–1,100,000 Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As with many specialty superhots, actual pungency can vary considerably with genetics and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting part of JPGS history is that seeds reportedly entered circulation while some lines were still in relatively early generations. As a result, growers may encounter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evariation in pod shape and other characteristics among different circulating selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For collectors, that history has become part of the character of this remarkable pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith documented breeder provenance, famous parentage, extraordinary peach-colored pods, and formidable heat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion deserves its reputation as one of the standout superhots of modern hobbyist pepper breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jay Weaver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pennsylvania, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bhut Jolokia × Trinidad Scorpion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JPGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peach to Salmon at Full Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wrinkled, Blistered, Irregular; Some Pods Develop Tails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Superhot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported Heat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 800,000–1,100,000 SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruity, Floral, Superhot Pepper Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extreme Hot Sauces, Fermentation, Drying, Powders, Flakes \u0026amp; Collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAUTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is an extremely hot pepper. Wear gloves when handling or processing mature fruits and avoid contact with eyes and sensitive skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Seed Cartel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742505238591,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/6957\/7535\/files\/IMG-1011.jpg?v=1786634753","url":"https:\/\/www.secretseedcartel.com\/products\/peach-ghost-scorpion-pepper","provider":"Secret Seed Cartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}