Carolina Reaper Extreme Hot Pepper Seeds

The Carolina Reaper is one of the world's hottest peppers, producing extreme heat in the range of 2,000,000 to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units. Despite the intensity, it offers a fruity, sweet-hot aroma with a smoky undertone, so flavor is not sacrificed for heat.

At a glance

• Variety: Carolina Reaper hot pepper
• Type: non-GMO, super-hot
• Heat: 2,000,000 to 2,200,000 SHU
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in trays under lights for 8 to 10 weeks
• Season: spring

Best for

• Extreme-heat hot sauces
• Chili and spice enthusiasts
• Drying and powders
• Standout pepper collections

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in trays under lights for 8 to 10 weeks. Transplant in spring after night temperatures stay above 50F, spacing plants 24 inches apart in a single row or solid wide row block. Maintain a weed-free bed in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Fiery and extreme, with a fruity, sweet-hot aroma and a pleasant smoky undertone.

Always wear proper personal protective equipment when handling hot pepper seeds and fruit.

About Papaws Garden Supply

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