Carolina Reaper Hot Chili Pepper Seeds – World’s Hottest Pepper

Experience extreme heat with Carolina Reaper—the record-breaking chili famed for its blistering Scoville rating and fruity undertones.

Grow the Heat Champion in Your Garden!

Carolina Reaper is an award-winning heirloom hybrid that averages over 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units, peaking at 2.2 million. These upright plants bear 2–3 cm wrinkled red pods with a signature “stinger” tail. Perfect for fearless hot-sauce makers, chili powder enthusiasts, and gardeners craving the ultimate spice challenge.

Well suited to Pakistan’s warm summers, Carolina Reaper thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, maturing in 90–100 days from transplant for a potent harvest.

Product Features:

• Seed Type: Heirloom Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• Seed Count: 08 seeds per packet

• Germination Rate: 80–90%

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Fruit Size: 2–3 cm long; bright red with pointed tail

• Heat Level: 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU

• Plant Habit: Bushy, upright (~60 cm tall)

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Nursery): January to March

• Transplanting: 8–10 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves

• Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Moderate, consistent—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants

Why Grow Carolina Reaper?

• Reigns as the world’s hottest chili—up to 2.2 million SHU

• Distinctive fruity, sweet undertones beneath the intense heat

• Compact plants ideal for garden beds or large containers

• Long harvest window—pick pods over several weeks

• Perfect for homemade hot sauces, chili powders, and culinary dares

Warning: Handle with care! Use gloves when handling seeds and peppers, and avoid contact with eyes or sensitive skin.

View our Hot Pepper Planting Guide to learn more.

• Premium Carolina Reaper Seeds (~10 seeds, World’s Hottest Pepper, ~2,200,000 SHU)