Name: Organic 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
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Presentation of organic 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper showing several heavily bumpy creamy-beige fruit. The peppers are compact, deeply wrinkled, and often end in a stinger-like tail. Green foliage creates a contrasting background that highlights their pale skin, irregular form, pronounced texture, and fully mature colour. ready for careful harvest. safely.

Fruiting vegetable Solanaceae

Organic fruiting vegetable seeds

Biologiquement vôtre

Capsicum chinense

From seed to harvest

Open-pollinated

Common nameCarolina Reaper Cream pepper

FamilySolanaceae

GenusCapsicum

Specieschinense

CultivarCarolina Reaper Crème

TypeFruiting vegetable

Botanical nameCapsicum chinense

Reproducible seedsYes

Quantity per packet10 organic seeds

Organic 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a superhot with bumpy creamy-beige fruit, often ending in a tail. The product contains 10 organic seeds and lists approximately 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units with maturity near 110 days. This value serves as guidance rather than an independent analysis of every fruit. The cream line has limited independent cultivar documentation, so its exact origin and genetic relationship with red Carolina Reaper remain uncertain. Grow it as a long-season Capsicum chinense and treat every fruit as extremely hot. Its unusual ripe colour makes accurate labelling essential.

Start seed indoors ten to twelve weeks before the last frost, approximately 6 mm deep. Maintain steady warmth, lightly moist mix without saturation, and intense light. Germination can be slow and uneven; the listed rate is 80%. Pot on before roots become crowded and harden plants gradually. Transplant only after frost danger has passed, soil is warm, and nights remain mild. Select full sun, fertile soil amended with mature compost, and reliable drainage. Space plants approximately 40.6 cm (16 in) apart and rows 30.5 cm (12 in) apart. A large container or ventilated greenhouse helps accumulate warmth under Canada conditions.

Count approximately 110 days, then harvest when fruit reaches an even creamy-beige colour, a bumpy form, and sound firmness. Clip the stem with a clean tool. Wear disposable gloves and protective glasses, then work in a thoroughly ventilated area. Never taste raw fruit to test heat and avoid any preparation that puts powder or droplets into the air. Use only a minuscule measured amount in a large cooked recipe intended for informed adults. Label sauces and powders clearly, refrigerate fresh preparations promptly, and clean tools and surfaces separately. Keep harvested peppers and every preparation away from children and pets.

Light and life cycle

In the garden

Exposure: Sun
Life cycle: Botanically a tender perennial, grown as an annual vegetable crop in Canada

Sowing and germination

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

5 to 6 mm (approximately 1/4 in)

Spacing / density

40.6 cm (16 in) between plants; 30.5 cm (12 in) between rows

Germination temperature

Approximately 24 to 29 °C (75 to 85 °F)

Germination time

Approximately 14 to 28 days under steady warmth; individual seeds may take longer.

Sowing period

Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Growing 'Carolina Reaper Crème' pepper from seed. Sow indoors ten to twelve weeks before the last frost, 5 or 6 mm (1/4 in) deep in clean, lightly moist starting mix. Use clean, lightly moist seed-starting mix and steady bottom warmth; never leave the tray saturated. Place 'Carolina Reaper Crème' in sun, while preserving drainage and airflow at root and leaf level. A pepper seedling needs strong light, gentle airflow, and an evenly moist root zone without standing water. Transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights are reliably mild. 'Carolina Reaper Crème' has a habit described as the mature growth habit; use this to guide positioning or selective thinning without forcing a cramped plant. Pot this pepper up when roots occupy the starter cell, handling the root ball rather than pulling the stem. The plant produces the expected harvest form: bumpy wrinkled fruit often ending in a pointed tail. Protect the developing crop from soil splash and rough handling. Set the plant at its previous depth, water it in, and install support before the plant becomes difficult to handle. The spacing guidance for the crop is 40.6 cm (16 in) between plants; 30.5 cm (12 in) between rows; use it when balancing airflow with the available growing area. Choose full sun and warm, fertile, freely drained soil for the long ripening season. After late-season rain or wind, confirm drainage and support while preserving healthy foliage needed to finish ripening. Use colour and firmness to time the the pepper plant harvest. Handle hot fruit with suitable gloves, identify each batch, and bring only clean container plants under protection before frost.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

Approximately 6.0 to 6.8

Moisture

Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.

Care level

Moderate

Watering

'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper has a long fruiting period, so its root zone should not swing repeatedly between dryness and saturation. 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper is listed at approximately 110 days depending on growing conditions; treat that as a planning reference and monitor moisture while later flowers and fruit are still developing. Water 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper slowly at soil level, soak the active root zone, and let surplus water drain before irrigating again. Around 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper, light organic mulch applied after the soil warms can moderate evaporation without keeping the stem base wet.

Soil type

'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper needs a warm, open root zone that can support its extended season without remaining waterlogged. With 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper's harvest listed as approximately 110 days depending on growing conditions, keep its soil open and workable through the full production period. Before planting 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper, incorporate mature compost and break compacted layers instead of creating a rich, wet pocket around the crown. For 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper, the supplied pH guidance is approximately 6.0 to 6.8; adjust only after a soil test. Container-grown 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper needs the recommended soil volume, an airy vegetable mix, and drainage holes that remain open.

Fertilization

For 'Carolina Reaper Crème', fruit development responds best once feeding becomes restrained. Base extra feeding on tested need, not a calendar. 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper needs steady nutrition, not lush nitrogen-driven growth. Measure label-rate feed rather than estimating a dose. For Carolina Reaper Cream pepper, its branches should remain sturdy as fruit begins filling. Treat stalled growth as a diagnosis, not a deficiency. Once 'Carolina Reaper Crème' buds, excessive nitrogen can delay fruiting. Build soil fertility gradually with finished compost. Even moisture helps 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper use available nutrients consistently.

Seasonal care

Seasonal care for 'Carolina Reaper Crème' pepper. Plan 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper from local frost and soil conditions rather than a fixed calendar: indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 5 to 6 mm deep. Expect germination in 14 to 28 days at approximately 24 to 29 °C (75 to 85 °F); keep the medium evenly moist but aerated throughout that interval. After emergence, give 'Carolina Reaper Cream' seedlings bright light and gentle air movement; pot on before roots circle densely, without burying a weak stem in wet mix. Harden the plants gradually, then transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights remain consistently mild. Choose full sun and loose fertile soil, mixing in mature compost while preserving drainage around the crown. Keep the root zone evenly moist but never saturated, widening the watered area as the canopy expands through summer. If potted, follow this provision for 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper: at least 15 to 20 L, approximately 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in) in diameter. Recheck root-zone moisture whenever heat or wind increases evaporation. During flowering, inspect 'Carolina Reaper Cream' foliage for pests, maintain airflow, and avoid excess nitrogen, which can favour leafy growth over flower set and fruit ripening. Follow the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 110 days from transplanting; harvest creamy beige—while remembering that warmth and light still determine how quickly each fruit reaches its final stage. As fruit colours, use resistant gloves, eye protection, and labelled containers; keep every pod and preparation away from children and pets. Before the first autumn frost, move portable pots under protection or collect sound developed fruit, then remove diseased debris from the growing area.

Growing in containers

Container growing

Recommended pot size

At least 15 to 20 L, approximately 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in) in diameter

Growing 'Carolina Reaper Crème' pepper in containers. For 'Carolina Reaper Crème', choose a container matching this guide: at least 15 to 20 L, approximately 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in) in diameter. Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Set one established 'Carolina Reaper Crème' plant at an appropriate depth and keep the stem clear of the rim and mulch. Plan around the way the pepper plant grows: the mature growth habit. Keep access to the root zone for watering and inspection. Check moisture daily during hot or windy periods, using pot weight and the root zone rather than a rigid schedule. At final planting, space the crop 40.6 cm (16 in) between plants; 30.5 cm (12 in) between rows; crowding extra plants reduces access. Install a stake or cage at planting when support is needed, without later piercing the root ball. Give the plant sun. Choose the site before committing the final planting position. Fill the container with fresh, airy vegetable potting mix amended modestly with mature compost, never dense garden soil. Watch for bumpy wrinkled fruit often ending in a pointed tail and confirm maturity from colour, firmness, or size as appropriate. Guide stems through the support while they remain flexible, leaving enough room to water at soil level and reach every ripening cluster. As nights cool, let the rate of mix drying guide watering, and inspect leaf undersides before sheltering the container. Harvest the pepper plant when colour and texture show the intended stage. Before frost, gather sound developed fruit; quarantine any plant moved under protection and inspect it for insects.

Growth and harvest

Size, flowering & harvest

Flower color

White to greenish white

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Herbaceous

Growth rate

Fast

Edible parts

Fruit, after appropriate culinary preparation

Bloom period

'Carolina Reaper Crème' opens small flowers where leaves meet its stems. Protect open flowers from abrupt water stress. Gentle air movement helps 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper release pollen. Watch new flowers for recovery after stressful weather. For Carolina Reaper Cream pepper, those self-fertile blossoms precede fruit development. Avoid spraying while beneficial insects are working. Secure 'Carolina Reaper Crème' before fruit weighs down flowering branches. Temperature extremes can temporarily interrupt successful set. For 'Carolina Reaper Cream' pepper, its flowering branches may shed buds during environmental stress. Carolina Reaper Cream pepper may also receive pollen-moving visits from insects.

Fruiting

Very bumpy fruit develops green, then ripens toward a uniform creamy-beige colour. Many peppers carry the characteristic Reaper-type tail, although shape varies naturally. Count approximately 110 days as a guide depending on warmth, light, and transplant date. Harvest only firm sound fruit with a clean tool. Wear disposable gloves and protective glasses because listed heat is around 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. Place every harvested pepper directly in a secure warning-labelled container.

Days to maturity

Approximately 110 days depending on growing conditions

Harvest

Approximately 110 days from transplanting; harvest creamy beige

Garden companions

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Low crops such as carrots, onions, or peas can grow nearby when they do not reduce light, space, or airflow around Carolina Reaper Cream. Eggplant and tomato also belong to the Solanaceae, so rotate them with other botanical families. Keep pathways clear to inspect and harvest this superhot without accidental contact. Restrict access to informed adults and always wear the necessary protective equipment. Avoid neighbouring crops that children might harvest frequently in the same area. Compatible watering needs and safe access matter more than an assumed protective effect.

Garden use

'Carolina Reaper Crème' pepper in the vegetable garden. Place Carolina Reaper Cream in the warmest, sunniest part of the vegetable garden, a ventilated greenhouse, or a large stable container. Leave clear access for soil-level watering, foliage inspection, and harvest without accidental fruit contact. Use spacing of 40.6 cm between plants and 30.5 cm between rows where that layout is appropriate. In cool regions, choose a wind-sheltered location and use temporary early- or late-season protection without allowing the crop to overheat. Organize rotation by the Solanaceae family. Check container moisture daily in hot weather, add a stake if branches become loaded, and remove damaged fruit promptly. Label the cultivar clearly and restrict access to informed adults. After the season, clean supports, tools, and containers, then record transplant and first-harvest dates in garden notes for future planning. Do not place this superhot pepper beside a play area, narrow passage, or crop frequently harvested by children. Visible warning signage reduces accidental handling. Wear the intended protective equipment whenever pruning, staking, or harvesting. Keep fallen peppers secured and discard any soft or mouldy fruit immediately. Maintain good airflow around leaves, avoid splashing soil onto fruit, and keep a dedicated clean harvest container nearby. Record every intervention so the next season starts from observed local results.

Recipe and storage

Recipe idea

From garden to table

'Carolina Reaper Crème' pepper in the kitchen. Extremely hot tomato sauce base — This recipe requires gloves, eye protection, and excellent ventilation. First prepare 500 mL of cooked tomato sauce without pepper. Using a precise scale, add only a minuscule amount of finely chopped Carolina Reaper Cream, then simmer covered according to the recipe. Never lean over the pan and never blend the fruit dry. Let the sauce cool before testing a trace with neutral food; add more only after cautious assessment by informed adults. Label the container “extremely hot,” keep it away from children and pets, refrigerate within two hours, and use promptly. This preparation is not shelf-stable; follow a tested food-safety recipe for any room-temperature storage. Use dedicated utensils when possible and wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves. Never serve the sauce without clearly warning diners about its extreme heat. Discard any ingredient affected by questionable handling. Avoid touching phones, taps, cabinet handles, or shared towels while gloves are contaminated. Keep a clean helper outside the preparation area if additional equipment is needed, and never allow children or pets into the room during processing.

Wildlife and pets

Wildlife & precautions

Supporting wildlife

Carolina Reaper Cream carries self-fertile flowers that can form fruit without insect service. Bumblebees and other bees may still visit, with vibration helping pollen release. This brief interaction does not turn a superhot pepper into a key wildlife plant. Leave blooms untreated during visits, and situate the crop where ripening fruit remains inaccessible to children and pets.

Frequently asked questions

Is the cream selection grown like red Carolina Reaper?

Biologiquement vôtre sells this product as Carolina Reaper Beige, with bumpy creamy-beige fruit showing the general form associated with the Reaper type. The cream line lacks sufficient independent cultivar documentation to establish its exact origin, breeder, or precise genetic relationship with red Carolina Reaper. Grow it as a long-season Capsicum chinense, record fruit colour on each plant, and handle every pepper as a superhot. When saving seed, isolate flowers and compare several offspring before assessing the stability of creamy-beige colour. This comparison helps document natural variation without drawing conclusions from one plant. Keep saved seed clearly separated from red Carolina Reaper and other Capsicum chinense cultivars.

How hot is Carolina Reaper Cream?

Listed heat is approximately 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. Treat this value as a cultivar guide, since individual fruit has not been measured independently. Genetics, growing conditions, and maturity can change the experience; nevertheless, treat each pepper as extremely hot. Wear disposable gloves and eye protection, ventilate thoroughly, and never taste raw fruit merely to test heat. Avoid dry grinding or creating airborne particles. Use only a minuscule measured amount in a large cooked recipe, label every preparation clearly, and keep fruit, powder, and sauces away from children and pets. Clean contaminated surfaces separately after preparation. Remove gloves carefully and wash hands thoroughly after cleanup.

When is cream fruit ripe?

Fruit is considered ripe when it changes from green to uniform creamy beige, shows its characteristic bumpy surface, and remains firm and sound. Some areas may colour more slowly, so observe for several days instead of relying on one photograph. Cut stems with a clean tool without squeezing fruit. Wear gloves and protective glasses, then place harvest immediately in a labelled container. Record transplant date, first colour change, and full colour. Before cold nights, gather sound usable peppers or move the pot temporarily under protection. Discard fruit showing mould or an abnormally soft texture and clean tools separately. Store harvested fruit securely and label every container with a heat warning.

Does Carolina Reaper Crème grow well in a container?

Yes. A large container is useful in your region because it lets growers place the crop in full sun, warm the root zone, and provide temporary protection when nights cool. Choose a stable pot with open drainage holes and fill it with fertile airy potting mix. Water deeply when the surface begins to dry, then let excess water drain freely. Check moisture daily during hot windy periods. Moderate feeding supports flowers and fruit without producing excessive foliage. Add a stake if branches become loaded, label the plant clearly, and keep the container away from children and pets throughout harvest. Keep a dedicated labelled harvest container beside the pot and clean it separately after use.

How long does cream harvest take?

Use approximately 110 days from transplanting as variable guidance. Indoor starting, night warmth, light, container size, and transplant date may accelerate or delay creamy-beige colour. Sow ten to twelve weeks before the last frost and transplant only after soil is warm. Judge colour, firmness, and shape rather than the calendar alone. Record first fruit set, first beige colour, and first fully cream pepper. Before autumn frost, gather sound fruit or protect the container temporarily. Keep every harvest clearly labelled and handle it with protective equipment suitable for a superhot pepper. Refrigerate cut fruit promptly and discard any showing decay. Always.