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California Reaper Peach Seeds

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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Peach-colored variant of the Carolina Reaper, extreme heat level.

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California Reaper Peach Seeds

California Reaper Peach Seeds produce a peach-colored variant of the Carolina Reaper, selected for the light, rosy color of its fruits at full ripeness.

The California Reaper Peach 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 California Reaper Peach

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 California Reaper Peach

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 California Reaper Peach

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

Diseases and Pests of California Reaper Peach

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 California Reaper Peach

California Reaper Peach fruits have an extreme heat level, among the highest known: suited to hot sauces and infusions for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.

Properties of California Reaper Peach

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

Nutritional Values of California Reaper Peach

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