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Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds

Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds

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 Carolina Reaper Seeds

Scoville: 1 500 000
Length: 2"

The Carolina Reaper is known to be the hottest pepper in the world, with an impressive 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units and the potential to reach 2.2 million. As the peppers ripen from green to fire engine red, they take on a gnarled and bumpy appearance, with a pointed tip that some growers refer to as "the stinger." These peppers can thrive as perennials in warmer climates or in heated greenhouses, and can also be grown indoors during the winter months. However, they do require careful attention and care. When handling the seeds and eventual fruits, please exercise extreme caution.

Growing super hot peppers may be challenging, as the seeds can be difficult to germinate and a long, hot season is necessary for fruit production. For best results, start the seeds indoors ahead of time and provide warm, humid conditions with the use of bottom heat and seedling domes. It may take up to 21-28 days or longer for the

 

Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds

The Carolina Reaper is considered the hottest pepper on record, clocking in at 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units, with a record peak of 2.2 million.  

Planting Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds.

Planting these popular pepper seeds will give you the best chance at growing your own plants. To ensure quality, purchase some of our organic hand sorted pepper seeds at RedHotSeeds. Check out our GrowGuide for more tips.

How much hotter is a Carolina Reaper Pepper than a Jalapeño?

Coming in at just under 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units, the metric used to gauge pepper spiciness. For context, a jalapeño falls between 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, and cayenne pepper ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 SHU.

Carolina Reaper

The Carolina Reaper is renowned in the chili community for its intense and challenging heat, making it a must-have addition to any garden. Its deep red pods add a spicy kick to sauces and spices. Gaining worldwide fame, the Carolina Reaper surpasses other popular hot peppers like the ghost and scotch bonnet in terms of pure heat. Get ready to elevate your sauces next season with this superbly hot pepper!

Are Carolina Reapers hard to grow?

The Carolina Reaper Pepper is no more difficult to cultivate than other pepper varieties, but it requires a lengthy growing season and typically needs to be started indoors well in advance of outdoor planting. It matures in 90 to 100 days and should be planted indoors at least six weeks prior to outdoor planting.


Kick your sauces up a notch next season with this beautifully hot pepper!


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Gilles Verdi
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100% satisfait.

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Theodore Desroches
hot peppers

Just received my seeds. Hoping for a good crop this year. I actually use the peppers by dehydrating them, grinding them into a powder and and then do an an infusion in coconut oil which I then use in a pain relief salve. Works very well.