PEPPER CAROLINA REAPER Seeds for Planting, Your Gardening Adventure

Take your gardening to the next level with Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds, the legendary hot pepper known for its extreme heat and bold flavor. Recognized by the Guinness World Records as one of the hottest peppers globally, the Carolina Reaper delivers a unique blend of fruity sweetness and intense spiciness that makes it a favorite among chili growers and hot sauce makers.

This variety is perfect for home gardeners who enjoy cultivating unique, high-impact plants that thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Each plant produces an abundance of fiery red, wrinkled peppers that add both visual appeal and unforgettable heat to your garden.

Features:

1. Variety: Carolina Reaper (Capsicum chinense)
2. Type: Super-hot chili pepper
3. Heat Level: 1,400,000 to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
4. Flavor Profile: Fruity, smoky, and intensely hot
5. Fruit Shape: Wrinkled, lantern-like pods with signature tail tip
6. Color: Bright red when mature
7. Use: Hot sauces, seasoning, drying, or powder making
8. Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants suitable for containers or garden beds

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated pepper seeds
2. Planting Season: Late winter to early spring
3. Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (annual in colder zones)
4. Germination Time: 14–28 days
5. Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (0.6 cm)
6. Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
7. Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
8. Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
9. Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0–6.8
10. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
11. Temperature Range: 75°F–95°F (24°C–35°C)
12. Harvest: When peppers turn bright red and glossy

Planting Guide:

1. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.
2. Maintain soil temperature around 85°F for best germination.
3. Transplant outdoors when soil warms and nighttime temperatures stay above 60°F.
4. Water regularly and provide full sunlight for optimal growth.
5. Harvest when pods are fully red for maximum heat and flavor.

Benefits:

1. Known as one of the world’s hottest peppers
2. Excellent for homemade hot sauces and chili powders
3. High-yield plants suitable for pots or garden beds
4. Long harvest period and visually striking fruit
5. Adds heat, flavor, and color to your garden