Add intense heat to your culinary garden with Pepper Capsicum Chinense Carolina Reaper Seeds, one of the hottest chili varieties in the world. Known for its extreme spiciness and vibrant red fruits, this heirloom chili thrives in garden beds, raised beds, and container planting. Ideal for gardeners seeking a bold, fiery addition to fresh culinary dishes and hot sauces.
Features:
- Produces extremely hot, fiery red chili peppers
- Heirloom and non-GMO seeds for reliable growth
- Ideal for spicy culinary use, sauces, and fresh cooking
- Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting
- Low-maintenance once established, with proper care
Specifications:
- Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
- Type: Annual chili pepper
- Germination Time: 1428 days
- Planting Depth: inch (0.6 cm)
- Light Requirement: Full sun (68 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
- Temperature: Optimal growth at 2030C (6886F)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 911 (can be grown in cooler zones indoors)
- Plant Height: 2436 inches (6090 cm)
- Bloom Season: Summer; peppers harvested when fully ripe
- Best Planting Season: Spring after last frost
- Maintenance: Provide support for branches; regular watering and fertilization encourage healthy fruiting
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds in seed trays or pots indoors 810 weeks before the last frost.
- Cover lightly with soil and maintain warmth and moisture for germination.
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers after frost risk has passed.
- Space plants 1824 inches apart for optimal growth.
- Harvest peppers when fully red and mature; handle carefully due to extreme heat.