Pepper - Carolina Reaper (Seeds)

Carolina Reaper Pepper is an extremely hot variety known for its intense heat, wrinkled appearance, and distinctive pointed “stinger.” The small fruits mature from green to bright red and develop a heavily textured, gnarled surface.

The peppers average approximately 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units and have been measured as high as about 2.2 million SHU. Because of this extreme heat, seeds and fruits should be handled with great care.

Carolina Reaper plants need a long, hot growing season and can be more challenging to grow than standard peppers. Start seeds indoors early and provide consistent warmth and humidity for germination. Seeds may take 21–28 days or longer to sprout.

Features:

• Extremely hot pepper
• Heat level: Approximately 1.5 million SHU on average
• Can reach approximately 2.2 million SHU
• Wrinkled, bumpy red fruits
• Distinctive pointed “stinger”
• Requires a long, hot growing season
• Can be challenging to germinate and grow
• Germination may take 21–28 days or longer
• Can be overwintered in warm, protected conditions
• Open-pollinated seeds
• Matures in approximately 120 days
• Exposure: Full sun
• Use extreme caution when handling seeds and fruits