Carolina Reaper Pepper

The Carolina Reaper Pepper has been ranked amongst the hottest peppers on the planet! Coming in between 1.5 Million and 2.2 Million Scoville Units, these little devils are sure to knock your socks off. Aside from the heat, this variety features a wonderful flavor with an almost fruity and sweet aroma with hints of chocolate and cherry. The bushy 5′ tall plants are very prolific and will produce tons of small 2 1/2″ fiery red fruits with small scythe-shaped tails and rough bumpy skin when mature. The Carolina Reaper is perfect for adding to hot sauces, salsas, chili and can be dehydrated and used for chili flakes. Not for the faint of heart, these extremely hot peppers will be sure to make not only a surprising addition to your spiciest recipes but a great conversation piece in your garden! Capsicum Chinense. 100-120 Days To Maturity.