Carolina Reaper Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The hottest chili pepper in the world, the ultimate challenge for extreme sports enthusiasts!

The Carolina Reaper pepper is the Guinness World Record holder for spiciness, producing bright red fruits 4-5 cm in diameter with a characteristic pointed stem. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this pepper reaches 1,400,000 to 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (average 1.64 million). It offers a sweet, fruity flavor followed by a devastating and prolonged heat. Reserved exclusively for experts and those who crave an extreme challenge!

Why choose the Carolina Reaper chili pepper from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ World Record – Guinness World Record certified hottest chili pepper

✅ Extreme heat – 1.4 to 2.2 million Scoville Heat

✅ Fruity flavor – Sweet notes before the explosion

✅ Unique shape – Characteristic pointed tail

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March). Germination is very slow (14-28 days). Transplant after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun. Space plants 60 cm apart. Plants will grow to 90-120 cm tall. Maturity takes 90-120 days. Harvest when bright red for maximum potency.

Producer's advice

💚 Very early start required – very long season

🌶️ GLOVES REQUIRED – extremely irritating oil

☀️ Maximum heat to develop power

⚠️ DO NOT underestimate – dangerous sting

Culinary uses

Carolina Reaper is used in microscopic quantities: ultra-extreme sauces (1 fruit per liter), trace amounts of powder, culinary challenges, capsaicin extracts. A SINGLE SEED can make a dish too spicy. Reserved for absolute experts!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March)
• Germination temperature: 26-32°C
• Germination: 14-28 days (very slow and unpredictable)
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Base heating required
• Bright, intense light needed

Transplantation:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Very rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: 60 cm (for vigorous plants)
• Enrich generously with compost

Interview :

• Regular and constant watering
• Fertilize every 2 weeks
• Mandatory staking (heavy plants)
• Mulch for consistent heat and moisture
• Protection against stress (reduces production)

Harvest :

• 90-120 days after transplantation
• Bright red fruit when ripe
• GLOVES REQUIRED – extremely irritating oil
• Production continues until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Very early start compensates for short season

✅ Warm enough Quebec summer

✅ Pot cultivation recommended (bring indoors in the fall)

✅ Variety successfully tested in zone 4b

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Carolina Reaper pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Type: Annual (perennial in tropical climates)
• Maturity: 90-120 days after transplantation
• Fruit size: 4-5 cm with a pointed stem
• Color: Bright, vibrant red when ripe
• Scoville Heat Unit (SHU): 1,400,000 - 2,200,000 (WORLD RECORD)
• Plant height: 90-120 cm
• Spacing: 60 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen (EXTREME CAUTION):

• 🔥 Ultra-extreme sauces – 1 fruit for 1+ liter of sauce
• 🌶️ Trace powder – Just a few grains are enough
• ⚠️ Culinary Challenges – For Experts Only
• 🫙 Extracts – Massive dilution required

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNINGS:

• GLOVES ARE REQUIRED during any handling
• NEVER touch eyes, face, mucous membranes
• Keep out of reach of children and animals
• Ventilation is necessary during cooking.
• Can cause skin burns even through indirect contact
• Dangerous consumption in uncontrolled quantities
• Reserved for adults experienced in hot peppers

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 2-3 weeks (airtight container)
• Freeze: with gloves, in a labeled container
• Dry: in a ventilated area, away from living areas
• In powder form: label clearly, store under lock and key