

Instead, Jesse said “challenge accepted.” 🙂 She said this as well: I warned her that she probably won’t get much (if any) of a harvest.

» Related: Where to Buy Carolina Reaper Seeds Online ( Carolina Reaper seeds can take 4 to 6 weeks to germinate.)

I just didn’t think we’d have time to grow them from seeds. The problem is that super hot chillies can take longer to germinate. I got a late start to my planting season, but Jesse really wanted some Carolina Reapers. (Wear gloves, goggles and a mask for protection!) Instead, Reaper peppers are excellent for flavoring soups, stews and sauces. You have to work up to that level of heat! That is assuming you don’t already eat super hot chillies on a regular basis. I’ll definitely harvest them whenever the plants are pruned.Ĭarolina Reaper peppers are insanely hot and eating them raw isn’t advised. They are large and taste like a delicious, peppery spinach. On the other hand, I have eaten Carolina Reaper leaves. (Personally, I’ll probably just try a small part of the tail when it’s ready. I haven’t tasted raw Reaper peppers because our chillies haven’t ripened yet. The Carolina Reaper is described as having a fruity, sweet taste with a hint of cinnamon and chocolate undertones, as well as being hot. Here’s a quote from the Guinness World Records that describes what the Carolina Reaper tastes like.
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******Handle seeds / mature pods or any material in contact with them with extreme care as contact with sensitive areas of skin or eyes can cause a severe burning sensation****** Hot Chilli Pepper Carolina Reaper NEW These are genuine Carolina Reaper Seeds produced in isolated conditions and supplied directly from the commercial producer and fresh from the latest harvest. The fruits average 4-5cm in diameter maturing from green to a bright scarlet red with a knarled look and characteristic pointed tail The plants reach around 90 cm with a compact habit and good yields. Is officially the hottest pepper variety in the world you can grow reaching an average of 1.5 Million Scoville units with a tested peak of 2.2 Million Scovilles (Guinness book of records).
