🌶️🔥 CAROLINA RED REAPER – 10 Seeds | Capsicum chinense | One of the World's Hottest Peppers | Up to 2.2M SHU

Dare to grow the legendary heat! The Carolina Red Reaper is one of the hottest peppers on Earth, with Scoville Heat Units (SHU) reaching an astonishing 1.5 to 2.2 million. These twisted, fiery red pods are instantly recognizable by their bumpy skin and menacing scorpion-like tail.

With just 10 high-quality seeds, this pack is ideal for experienced growers, hot sauce crafters, or those looking to challenge their spice tolerance. Handle with care—this pepper bites back!

🌱 Key Information:

• Latin Name: Capsicum chinense

• Common Name: Carolina Red Reaper

• Heat Level: Extreme – 1,500,000 to 2,200,000 SHU

• Fruit Shape: Wrinkled, irregular, pointed tail

• Fruit Color: Bright red when mature

• Flavor Profile: Fruity and slightly smoky under intense heat

• Plant Height: 60–90 cm (2–3 feet)

• Growth Habit: Bushy, vigorous

• Sowing Time: Indoors – 8–12 weeks before last frost

• Germination Time: 14–30 days (warmth required)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours/day)

• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8

• Watering: Moderate, avoid overwatering

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days from transplant

• Uses: Hot sauces, chili powders, extreme culinary dishes, spice challenges

• Special Features: Extreme heat, rare variety, compact growth, excellent for pots or open ground

⚠️ WARNING:

• Wear gloves when handling seeds, seedlings, and mature fruits.

• Avoid contact with eyes, face, and sensitive skin.

• Not recommended for raw consumption unless heavily diluted.

• Keep away from children and pets.

🔥 Pro Tip: Use a heat mat (26–30°C / 80–86°F) and humidity dome for best germination results. These peppers require patience and heat—but the rewards are unforgettable.

10 seeds