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:
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Seed Type: Heirloom Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 20 seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 10–20 days
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Fruit Size: 2–3 cm long; bright red with pointed tail
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Heat Level: 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU
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Plant Habit: Bushy, upright (~60 cm tall)
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): January to March
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Transplanting: 8–10 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Watering: Moderate, consistent—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants
Why Grow Carolina Reaper?
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Reigns as the world’s hottest chili—up to 2.2 million SHU
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Distinctive fruity, sweet undertones beneath the intense heat
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Compact plants ideal for garden beds or large containers
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Long harvest window—pick pods over several weeks
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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.
