{"product_id":"chocolate-reaper-live-plants","title":"Chocolate Reaper Pepper Plants","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"227\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Reaper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking color variation of the original Carolina Reaper, combining extreme heat with a rich, complex flavor profile. Known for its dark brown pods and intense burn, this variety delivers the Reaper’s signature fire with a smoky, earthy twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"502\"\u003eGrown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Chocolate Reaper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish quickly once transplanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1082\"\u003eWhat You’ll Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eChocolate Reaper pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003ePlant height at shipping: approximately 4” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eActively growing with a strong, well-developed root system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1267\"\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\u003e About the Chocolate Carolina Reaper Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"1948\"\u003eThe Chocolate Reaper is a Capsicum chinense variety prized for its deep brown color and bold flavor layered on top of extreme heat. As peppers mature, they transition from green to a rich chocolate-brown hue, developing wrinkled skin and distinctive stinger tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2409\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003eWhile the heat is intense, many growers note a complex flavor profile featuring smoky, floral notes with subtle hints of chocolate and spice before the heat fully takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2413\"\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely hot (often exceeding 1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2506\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and floral with subtle chocolate undertones, followed by intense heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2609\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003ePepper Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown, heavily textured pods with stinger tails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2684\" data-start=\"2667\"\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=\"2922\" data-start=\"2893\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3299\" data-start=\"2924\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2954\" data-start=\"2926\"\u003eGrower Experience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2999\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, productive plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"3028\"\u003eMature Plant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3131\" data-start=\"3081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3131\" data-start=\"3083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3103\" data-start=\"3083\"\u003ePepper Pod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 2–3 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3199\" data-start=\"3132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3199\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3155\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90–110 days from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3299\" data-start=\"3200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3299\" data-start=\"3202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3219\" data-start=\"3202\"\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=\"3568\" data-start=\"3334\"\u003eIf you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chocolate Reaper Pepper Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/chocolate-reaper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChocolate Reaper pepper seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3453\" data-start=\"3384\"\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":42543348416554,"sku":"ChocolateReaperSeedlings-INV","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Pack","offer_id":40001265795114,"sku":"ChocolateReaperSeedling2Pack","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Pack + Fertilizer","offer_id":40001265827882,"sku":"Plants-ChocolateCarolinaReaper-4Pack","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/1060\/products\/ChocolateReaper.jpg?v=1680224157","url":"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/chocolate-reaper-live-plants","provider":"Pepper Joe’s","version":"1.0","type":"link"}