Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Carolina Reaper pepper is a warm-season plant with a bushy, upright growth habit and vigorous development under high temperatures. It is well adapted to warm and tropical climates and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. This variety establishes from seed and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. It requires consistent warmth and moderate moisture for steady growth throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with bushy, upright growth
• Suitable for beds, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Adapted to warm and tropical climates
• Steady growth with consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Hot Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Carolina Reaper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: January to March
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-28 days at 24-30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 60-120 cm height, 45-60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45-60 cm between plants