Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds are known for producing one of the hottest peppers in the world. These Non-GMO seeds grow compact, high-yield plants that develop wrinkled, bright red peppers with unforgettable heat and rich fruity flavor.
Ideal for gardeners who enjoy cultivating unique, high-heat pepper varieties, Carolina Reaper plants thrive in warm climates and sunny garden spaces. Whether grown in containers or garden beds, these plants deliver strong performance and intense spice levels.
Perfect for hot sauce enthusiasts, advanced gardeners, and collectors of rare pepper varieties.
Features
- Produces extremely hot Carolina Reaper peppers
- Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
- Compact, productive plants with abundant yield
- Perfect for warm climates and sunny gardens
- Excellent for experienced growers and spice lovers
- Grows well in containers, raised beds, and garden soil
- Strong fruity flavor beneath intense heat
Specifications
- Common Name: Pepper Seeds
- Variety: Carolina Reaper
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to early summer planting
- USDA Zones: 5–11
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Days to Germination: 7–21 days
- Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
- Plant Height: 2–4 feet
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Row Spacing: 30–36 inches
- Watering: Consistent, moderate moisture
- Uses: Hot sauces, spicy dishes, drying, garden growing
- Heat Level: Extremely hot
Planting Guide
- Start Indoors: Begin seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Warmth: Maintain warm temperatures (75°F–90°F) for germination.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors after soil warms and frost has passed.
- Spacing: 18–24 inches apart with good airflow.
- Sunlight: Place in full sun for maximum heat development.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not oversaturated.
- Soil: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with organic matter.
- Harvest: Pick peppers when bright red and fully developed.