Officially recognised as one of the world’s hottest chillies, Carolina Reaper Red delivers extreme heat paired with surprisingly fruity undertones. The distinctive wrinkled red pods with their signature “scorpion tail” are not for the faint-hearted and should be handled with care. Best grown under cover in the UK with plenty of heat, light, and patience. Great for experienced chilli growers. Scoville Heat Rating: ~1,500,000 – 2,200,000 SHU (hottest chilli in the world, super hot chilli pepper) When to Sow: Feb - Apr
HOW TO SOW CHILLIS:
Sow in pots - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with 0.5cm of soil. Ideal temp 21°C. Will benefit from the use of a heater propagator. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions 15-18°C.
Grow on until all risk of frost has passed. Can be planted out or grown in pots. Best grown in a greenhouse, conservatory or sheltered sunny spot.
- Classification: Tender Annual/ Perennial
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
- Harvest Time: Jul- Oct
- Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Water several times per week. Stake if necessary. Protect from Aphid attack.
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: Should only be harvested when fully ripe and deep red, as immature green fruits lack flavour and full heat. Once coloured, pick promptly to prevent softening or splitting, using gloves when handling.
- Days to Maturity: 120-150 Days
- Feed: Potassium feed
- Height: 90-120cm
- Plant Spacing: 60cm
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