The infamous ghost pepper is also known as Bhut Jolokia. This Pepper is considered one of the hottest peppers according to the Guinness Book of World Records and is rated at 1,041,427 on the Scoville heat units scale. Tip: Use caution when handling or cutting. Start indoors, planting seeds 1/4" deep in a lightly moist, sterile potting mix keeping the temp. above 70 degrees. Once the first true leaves appear (the second set), transplant into 4 in. pots. Harden off for the garden in the early summer.