Carolina Reaper

Growing from seed

Start Carolina Reaper indoors about 14 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 28 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 120 days.

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Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Carolina Reaper
  • ❧Carolina Reaper draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Carolina Reaper
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  Red Mustard
  

  Red MustardGreat pair

  • ❧Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Carolina Reaper
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Carolina Reaper
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Carolina Reaper
• Great pair

  • ❧Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Carolina Reaper
  • ❧Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble Carolina Reaper
  • ❧Wasabina acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Carolina Reaper

How to grow Carolina Reaper

1. Sow14 weeks before frost
2. Germinates28 days
3. Space60 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~120 days

Water: Medium · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining, warm (pH 5.5–6.8)