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Capsicum annuum 'Carolina Reaper'
Pepper, Carolina Reaper
If you are up for a pepper challenge, then this is the one for you! With a Scoville rating of over 2 million (Jalapeno, by comparison, is about 1500) this is considered one of the hottest peppers on earth. 1,400,00 to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units.
- Wrinkled superhot with intense fruity fire
- Hot pepper, extreme heat over 1 million Scoville
- Small pods require careful handling in the kitchen
- Best for very hot sauces and chile powders
- Category: Vegetables
- Breeder: Ed Currie
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Carolina Reaper'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.