Organic 'Carolina Reaper' Red Hot Pepper

Latin name *Capsicum chinense*
Quantity per packet About 10 seeds
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Bulb
identification
Latin name*Capsicum chinense*
FamilyNightshades
CycleAnnual
Bulb typeVegetable
Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds
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.

Garden
placement
Where to plant Hot sauces, drying, powder, marinades, spicy cooking
Planting
and care
ExposureSun
Planting periodFebruary to April
Planting depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
Rooting temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
WateringRegular
Soil typeRich and well-drained
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest110 days after transplantation
Companion plantsEggplant, carrot, onion, peas, tomato
Plants to avoidBean, fennel
Size
and growth
Height90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in)
Spread16 in (40 cm)
Rooting / establishment14 to 28 days
The availability of our bulbs, cloves, tubers, rhizomes, seeds and plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time, depending on their natural cycle, planting period or available stock. These product pages are designed to guide and inspire your plant choices for the garden, vegetable garden, landscaping, container growing or sustainable outdoor projects.