Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds - 2.2M SHU - The HOTTEST pepper in the world!!

This listing is for a 10 seed packet of Carolina Reaper Hot Pepper Seeds.  Fresh, non-genetically modified, and 100% organic seed.  These are our extra seeds for this season.  We buy in small bulk lots, use what's needed for family, friends, and small co-ops, then sell the remainder at a substantial discount for growers.  All seed lots have been tested for viability.  This variety has been trialed from several sources to ensure the selection of the best strain.  100% success in the northeast.  All extra seeds are professionally packaged and labeled.  FREE USPS First Class shipping to the lower 48.

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Carolina Reaper Pepper:

The Carolina Reaper was developed in South Carolina by breeder Ed Currie (Please look up Ed and read about how he got into growing hot peppers and the work he currently does) by cross-breeding a Pakistani Naga with a Red Habanero pepper from the island of St. Vincent in the West Indies.  The actual formula for crossing and exotic lineage of the parents is a closely gaurded secret.  The Carolina Reaper is currently the Guinees Record holder for hottest pepper in the world and unseated the previous record holder Trinidad Moruga Scorpion.  Aptly named for its scythe-shaped tail at the base which resembles the scythe of the Grim Reaper, this bomb is for serious pepper heads only and a must for any collection of super-hots.  For everyone else, the striking appearance and vibrant color of the pods makes a great conversation piece in the garden.  

Annual.  120 days to maturity.  Open-pollinated.  The misshaped, gnarled, 2" x 1.5" squat pods sport a bumpy texture and mature from light green to green to a deep and fiery red.  Bushy plants will reach 4 feet in height.  Carolina Reaper has a sweet, fruity flavor with chocolate/cherry undertones and unrelenting heat.  The Caroliina Reaper clocks in at 1.5 million to 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units on the Scoville Scale.  So this baby is reserved only for those who crave the heat.  Carolina Reaper is perfect when used sparingly for sauces and salsa but can also be dehydrated and ground into a hot pepper powder or flakes.

Please be careful when handling any part of the Carolina Reaper pepper, including the seeds, as the oils can cause a burning sensation to your skin.  It's best to wear disposable gloves and be sure not to touch anywhere near your eyes or other sensitive areas without first washing your hands.    

Sow indoors 1/4” deep, 2” apart, 8-10 weeks before last frost date.  Keep near 80º.  Transplant to fertile soil 2-4 weeks after the last frost, 18" apart, in rows 2-3’ apart.

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