{"product_id":"carolina-reaper-seedlings","title":"Carolina Reaper Pepper Plants","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Carolina Reaper\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most famous hot peppers in the world, officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2013 as the World’s Hottest Pepper. Known for its extreme heat and complex flavor, this legendary variety delivers intense fire balanced by brief notes of sweetness and fruit before the heat fully sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003eGrown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Carolina Reaper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish quickly once transplanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eCarolina Reaper pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003ePlant height at shipping: approximately 4” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eActively growing with a strong, well-developed root system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-pack orders include a \u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mighty Plant Instant Compost Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/mighty-plant-instant-compost-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFREE sample compost tea fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause our plants are grown hydroponically, they\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003ewill require an adjustment period and it will take \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ea few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below \u003cem\u003eOur Live Plant Growing \u0026amp; Shipping Process\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eAbout the Carolina Reaper Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2410\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003eThe Carolina Reaper is a Capsicum chinense variety bred for extreme heat and distinctive appearance. Peppers typically feature a rough, bumpy red skin and a pronounced stinger tail, making them instantly recognizable. While the heat is intense, many growers appreciate the pepper’s brief fruity sweetness before the heat fully develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2531\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2531\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hot (average ~1,641,000 Scoville Heat Units; individual peppers may exceed 2,000,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2545\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity sweetness with subtle notes of cherry and chocolate, followed by intense heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2657\" data-start=\"2635\"\u003ePepper Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, bumpy pods with pointed stingers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2700\"\u003eCulinary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot sauces, powders, dehydrated flakes, and ultra-spicy cooking (use sparingly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2993\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3370\" data-start=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"2997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"2997\"\u003eGrower Experience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3096\" data-start=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3096\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3070\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, productive plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3121\" data-start=\"3099\"\u003eMature Plant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3202\" data-start=\"3152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3202\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3174\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003ePepper Pod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 2–3 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3270\" data-start=\"3203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3270\" data-start=\"3205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"3205\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90–110 days from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3370\" data-start=\"3271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3370\" data-start=\"3273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3273\"\u003eWays to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-ground garden beds, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Raised Garden Beds\" href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/collections\/raised-garden-beds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eraised beds\u003c\/a\u003e, and large containers with proper drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3629\" data-start=\"3405\"\u003eIf you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Carolina Reaper Pepper Seeds | HP22B\" href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/carolina-reaper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarolina Reaper pepper seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3514\" data-start=\"3455\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seed Starting Supplies\" href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/collections\/seed-starting-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Starting Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pepper Joe's","offers":[{"title":"1 Seedling","offer_id":42543353004074,"sku":"CarolinaReaperSeedlings-INV","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Pack","offer_id":40001241907242,"sku":"CarolinaReaperSeedling2Pack","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Pack + Free Fertilizer","offer_id":40001241940010,"sku":"Plants-CarolinaReaper-4Pack","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/1060\/products\/CaliforniaReaper-liveplants.jpg?v=1680223163","url":"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/carolina-reaper-seedlings","provider":"Pepper Joe’s","version":"1.0","type":"link"}