Ignite your garden and your taste buds with the world's hottest pepper by growing Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds. Known for its extreme heat and fruity flavor, the Carolina Reaper is a must-have for chili enthusiasts and adventurous gardeners. Here’s why our Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds are the perfect choice for cultivating this fiery pepper:
Key Features:
World's Hottest Pepper: The Carolina Reaper holds the Guinness World Record for the hottest chili pepper, with an average of 1.64 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU) and peaks over 2.2 million SHU.
Unique Flavor Profile: Despite its intense heat, the Carolina Reaper offers a surprisingly sweet, fruity flavor, adding a unique twist to your culinary creations.
Vibrant Appearance: These peppers have a distinctive, wrinkled skin with a vibrant red color and a characteristic tail, making them a striking addition to your garden.
Compact Growth: Ideal for container gardening or small garden spaces, Carolina Reaper plants are compact yet highly productive, yielding an abundance of peppers.
Health Benefits: Rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and capsaicin, Carolina Reapers provide numerous health benefits, including metabolism boosting and pain relief properties.
Planting Instructions:
Seed Preparation: For best results, start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost. Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours to enhance germination.
Soil Preparation: Use a well-draining seed starting mix. Fill seed trays or small pots with the soil mix, ensuring good aeration and moisture retention.
Sowing: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep. Cover lightly with soil and mist with water. Maintain a consistent temperature of 80-90°F (27-32°C) for optimal germination.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use a spray bottle to gently mist the soil surface to avoid disturbing the seeds.
Light: Provide 14-16 hours of bright light daily using grow lights or place in a sunny window. Carolina Reapers need strong light for healthy growth.
Transplanting: Once seedlings have at least two sets of true leaves and outdoor temperatures are consistently above 60°F (16°C), transplant them into larger pots or directly into the garden, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.
Care Tips:
Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not saturated. Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to support vigorous growth and fruit production.
Pruning: Prune plants to remove any weak or crowded branches, allowing better air circulation and light penetration.
Pest Control: Monitor for common pests such as aphids and spider mites. Use organic insecticidal soap or neem oil if necessary.
