WARNING: Carolina Reaper CHOCOLATE – 5 Seeds | Capsicum chinense | Extreme Heat, Rare Variant

2020-08-15T13:32:06+02:00

Price: 3.89

🔥 Handle with caution! This is Carolina Reaper Chocolate, one of the world’s hottest and rarest chili pepper variants. A dark, sinister twist on the infamous red Reaper, this chocolate-brown beauty delivers brutal heat levels averaging over 1,800,000 SHU, with some pods spiking past 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units.

This variety is not just heat—it has a rich, smoky flavor that makes it prized among extreme chili lovers, sauce makers, and collectors. With 5 carefully selected premium seeds, this pack is perfect for serious growers.

🌱 Key Information:

Latin Name: Capsicum chinense

Common Name: Carolina Reaper Chocolate

Heat Level: Extreme – 1,800,000 to 2,200,000 SHU

Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates, grown as annual in most zones

Pod Appearance: Wrinkled, chocolate-brown with a signature scorpion tail

Flavor Profile: Smoky, earthy, slightly sweet beneath intense heat

Plant Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches)

Sowing Time: Indoors – 8–12 weeks before last frost

Germination Time: 14–30 days (heat mat recommended)

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil with compost

Soil pH: 6.2–7.0

Watering Needs: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering

Days to Maturity: 90–120 days from transplant

Spacing: 40–50 cm (16–20 inches)

Uses: Hot sauces, powders, extreme cooking, chili challenges, collection

Special Features: One of the hottest peppers on Earth, rare color variant, intense flavor, high capsaicin content

⚠️ WARNING:

Not for inexperienced growers or eaters.

Wear gloves when handling seeds, seedlings, and especially pods.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, pets, and children.

Not recommended for raw consumption without dilution.

🔥 Pro Tip: Germinate in consistent warmth (26–30°C / 80–86°F) using a seedling heat mat and humidity dome for best results.

5 seeds