Botanical profile

Carolina Reaper Hot Pepper

Latin name
Capsicum chinense 'Carolina Reaper'
Type
Annual fruit
Family
Solanaceae

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 !

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Moderate — well-drained soil, avoid excess to avoid stressing the plant
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Basil, tomato, coriander
Plants to avoid
Beans, fennel
Spacing
45 cm between plants, 60 to 75 cm between rows
Harvest period
August to October

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