Carolina Reaper

CultivarCapsicum 'Carolina Reaper'

Also called Capsicum chinense 'Carolina Reaper', Capsicum chinense

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Carolina Reaper
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination56–70 days

“Start sowing indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Lightfull sun

“Carolina Reaper plants require full sunlight for optimal growth and fruiting.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Waterslightly moist soil

“Carolina Reaper plants prefer slightly moist soil, so be sure to water it when the top inch (2.5 cm) of the soil feels dry.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Soil pH6–7

“well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (around 6.0 to 7.0)” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Height48 in

“The pepper plant can grow up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Propagationseeds

“Carolina Reaper plants are best propagated from seeds.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Start indoors8–10 weeks before last frost

“Start sowing indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Edible partspods

“It bears smaller bright red pods of chili 2 inches wide (2.5-5 cm) and 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

Indoorsuse grow lights

“If growing indoors, use grow lights to supplement natural sunlight.” — Carolina Reaper Plant Care & Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc. | PlantIn

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