Organic 'Carolina Reaper' Red Hot Pepper

Latin name *Capsicum chinense*
Quantity per packet About 10 seeds
$4.49

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Product
identification
Latin name*Capsicum chinense*
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds
Code produitBIOVO-0077
Product
description

The organic red ‘Carolina Reaper’ hot pepper is a spectacular variety that stands out in the garden with its striking appearance, deeply wrinkled bright red fruits, and legendary intensity. A true star of collector’s gardens, it immediately catches the eye with its bumpy peppers ending in a small curved tip, as if sculpted by fire. Its extreme heat makes it a choice reserved for experienced enthusiasts, but its ornamental beauty and productivity also make it a fascinating plant to cultivate. Throughout the summer, its dense foliage and discreet flowering welcome pollinators, contributing to garden life and good fruit development. It loves hot, very sunny locations and rich soils, where it can develop its full vigor with regular and consistent watering. Watching its fruits turn from green to intense red provides a rare impression of power, as if the vegetable garden suddenly revealed its boldest side. In the kitchen, it should be used with extreme caution, in very small quantities, to enhance sauces, powders, and marinades with remarkable intensity. Through its unique character, visual appeal, and special place in the world of peppers, this variety enriches an organic garden with a memorable and resolutely passionate presence.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodFebruary to April
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Germination time14 to 28 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Hot sauces, drying, powder, marinades, spicy cooking
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
110 days after transplantation
Size
and facts
Height90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in)
Spread16 in (40 cm)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Eggplant, carrot, onion, peas, tomato
Avoid planting with
Bean, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.