Chilli 'Carolina Reaper'

Edible

Fruiting

Chilli 'Carolina Reaper' is the world's hottest chilli, known for its extreme heat and fruity flavour. Easy to grow, it produces an abundance of small, wrinkled red peppers. Ideal for experienced gardeners and spice enthusiasts.

Lots Of Fruit

Rich Flavour

Easy to Grow

Popular

Type:

Plugs Pots

Size:

4x Plugs 8 x Plugs 1 x 9cm Pots 2 x 9cm Pots

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'Carolina Reaper' chillies are prized for their extreme heat and unique fruity flavour. They thrive in sunny locations and are perfect for garden beds, containers, and greenhouses.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces abundant clusters of small, wrinkled red peppers
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires staking to help support the heavy fruit

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Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs: Start with large, strong seedlings. They have strong roots and are ready to plant in your garden or pots. Perfect for early garden starts, they're smaller than our full pot plants.

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

'Chilli Carolina Reaper' is perfect for adding extreme heat to your dishes, thriving in the sun and producing clusters of small, wrinkled red peppers from summer to fall.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces abundant clusters of small, wrinkled red peppers
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires staking to help support the heavy fruit

'Chilli Carolina Reaper' is perfect for adding extreme heat to your dishes, thriving in the sun and producing clusters of small, wrinkled red peppers from summer to fall.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces abundant clusters of small, wrinkled red peppers
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires staking to help support the heavy fruit

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location:	Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location:	Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Choose a sunny, sheltered area for 'Carolina Reaper' chillies, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Chilli plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting

Choose a sunny, sheltered area for 'Carolina Reaper' chillies, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Chilli plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 45-60cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 45-60cm apart

'Chilli Carolina Reaper' grows quickly and produces an abundance of extremely hot, small red fruit. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water frequently, especially in hot weather.
Check for pests like aphids, treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest when chillies are vibrant red and slightly wrinkled
Support with stakes as needed

Water frequently, especially in hot weather.
Check for pests like aphids, treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest when chillies are vibrant red and slightly wrinkled
Support with stakes as needed

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (45-60cm apart) for healthy growth, and remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest fruits when they are large and green or let them ripen to red for a sweeter flavour.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (45-60cm apart) for healthy growth, and remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest fruits when they are large and green or let them ripen to red for a sweeter flavour.

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