Carolina Reaper Pepper Seedling

Description

Red and gnarled, with a bumpy texture and small pointed tail. It was the hottest chili pepper in the world according to Guinness World Records from 2013 to 2023 before it was surpassed by Pepper X. Great for Chilis, dried spices, hot sauces and more!

These are productive plants and grow 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the variety.

Transplanting

When transplanting pepper seedlings, you should space them 24 to 36 inches apart, depending on the variety and whether you’re growing them in a pot or in the ground.

In the ground 

• Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart
• Space rows 36 to 48 inches apart
• Dig a hole deep enough to cover the root ball
• Ensure the top of the root ball is level with the ground
• 6-12 hours of direct sunlight per day
• Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture

In a pot

• Use a container that’s at least 12 inches across and has good drainage holes
• Select a pot that holds at least 5 gallons of potting mix

Support

• Use garden stakes and twine to support the plants so they don’t fall over in storms or heavy wind

Companion Plants

• Shallots, Onions, Nasturtium, Peas, Beans, Carrots, Marigold

Combative Plants

• Brussel Sprouts, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Cauliflower, Corn, Cabbage, Broccoli , Tomato, Ground Cherry, Eggplant, Tomatillo, Fennel, Potato