Vegetables

Carolina Reaper Hot Pepper

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Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)

Discover the plant

FamilySolanaceae
TypeAnnual fruit
Botanical nameCapsicum chinense 'Carolina Reaper'

Famous for being one of the hottest peppers in the world, averaging 1.5 million Scoville units, with peaks that can exceed 2.2 million Scoville. Its bumpy, bright red fruits have a distinctive, small, curved tail. Despite its extreme heat, it offers a fruity, sweet aftertaste that will appeal to those who enjoy a bit of a thrill. Handle with care; this pepper is reserved for hot sauces, marinades, and serious culinary experimentation. Pot cultivation is recommended for control !

Carolina Reaper Hot Pepper

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Moderate — well-drained soil, avoid excess to avoid stressing the plant

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Harvest

August to October
Carolina Reaper Hot Pepper

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Basil, tomato, coriander

Plants to avoid

Beans, fennel