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Carolina Reaper Mustard Seeds

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[1,500,000+ SHU] [C. Chinense] Mustard-colored variant of the world's hottest pepper, extreme heat.

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Carolina Reaper Mustard Seeds

Carolina Reaper Mustard Seeds produce a mustard-colored variant of the world's hottest chili pepper, with an intense yellow-ochre color at full ripeness.

The Carolina Reaper Mustard Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, reaches 60-90 cm in height and produces wrinkled fruits with the characteristic stinger tail typical of the Reaper variety.

How to Sow Carolina Reaper Mustard

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed, keeping the substrate at 26-28°C: germination is slow and can take 3 to 6 weeks.

How to Grow Carolina Reaper Mustard

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are stably above 15°C, in full sun and rich, well-drained soil.

Tips for Carolina Reaper Mustard

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set.

Diseases and Pests of Carolina Reaper Mustard

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture in the substrate.

Uses and Curiosities of Carolina Reaper Mustard

Carolina Reaper Mustard fruits have an extreme heat level, over 1,500,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: suited to hot sauces and infusions for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.

Properties of Carolina Reaper Mustard

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Carolina Reaper Mustard

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g