Hot pepper 'Carolina Reaper Beige'

Latin name Capsicum chinense ‘Carolina Reaper’
Quantity per packet Around 10 seeds
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Bulb
identification
Latin nameCapsicum chinense ‘Carolina Reaper’
FamilyNightshades
CycleAnnual
Bulb typeVegetable
Quantity per packAround 10 seeds
Product
description

The organic 'Carolina Reaper' beige hot pepper is a spectacular variety of Capsicum chinense, famous for its extreme potency and the singular beauty of its pleated fruits with a creamy beige hue. In the garden, it immediately asserts its presence with its exotic look, its bumpy fruits ending in a characteristic small point, and its generous habit when it benefits from constant warmth. Its intensely fruity flavor precedes a dazzling heat, making it a sought-after pepper by enthusiasts of very hot sauces and unusual crops. In a greenhouse or a very sheltered location, it grows vigorously and yields an impressive harvest for those who can offer it patience, light, and fertile soil. Its discreet flowering enlivens the garden and supports pollinator activity, adding a lively dimension to this characterful crop. As it requires a long growing season, it especially rewards attentive gardeners who enjoy accompanying a demanding plant until its full maturity. The harvest then becomes a true highlight of the vegetable garden, as much for the fascination as for the respect inspired by its formidable fruits. This organic variety unites rarity, intensity, and ornamental power in a striking crop, reserved for exceptional chili pepper enthusiasts.

Garden
placement
Where to plant Ultra-hot sauces, marinades, drying, spicy powder, hot cuisine
Planting
and care
ExposureSun
Planting periodFebruary to April, indoors
Planting depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
Rooting temperature26 to 30 °C (79 to 86 °F)
WateringRegular
Soil typeRich and well-drained
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest110 days post-transplant
Companion plantsEggplant, carrot, onion, peas, tomato
Plants to avoidFennel, kohlrabi
Size
and growth
Height90 to 150 cm (36 to 60 in.)
Spread16 in (40.6 cm)
Rooting / establishment10 to 21 days
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