Carolina Reaper is officially the hottest pepper variety in the world you can grow reaching an average of 1.5 Million Scoville units with a tested peak of 2.2 Million Scovilles (Guinness book of records) .  The plants reach around 90 cm with a compact habit and good yields.  The fruits average 4-5cm in diameter maturing from green to a bright scarlet red with a knarled look and characteristic pointed tail

 These are genuine Carolina Reaper Seeds produced in isolated conditions and  supplied directly from the commercial producer and fresh from the latest harvest.

******Handle seeds / mature pods or any material in contact with them with extreme care as contact with sensitive areas of skin or eyes can cause a severe burning sensation******

• This variety can be difficult to germinate and therefore not for the novice.
• Germination requires a minimum soil temperatures between 28-30C (82-86F). They will not germinate without artificial additional heat provided.  In the UK it is best to supply bottom heat with the aid of a propagation mat or propagator. The seed is unlikely to germinate in an average UK central heated house or heated greenhouse..
• Soil based compost is best and should be fine and free-draining. 
• Germination in 14-28 days, patience is required.
• Sow from Feb onwards in the UK indoors with heat provided and lightly cover with vermiculite if possible to 1/4in depth.
• The seed does not require light during germination; however, once the seeds have germinated you need to provide adequate light for the seedlings. 
• If intending to move to a cooler conservatory or greenhouses in early summer gradually acclimatise the plants both to the higher light levels and temperatures.
• Please note this variety is not suited to outdoor cultivation in the UK at any stage and will not appreciate unheated glasshouses in early spring until the weather warms.