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Carolina Snake Seeds

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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Elongated, curved Carolina Reaper variant, extreme heat level.

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Carolina Snake Seeds

Carolina Snake Seeds produce a Carolina Reaper variant with elongated, curved fruits resembling the shape of a snake.

The Carolina Snake Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, reaches 60-90 cm in height and produces bumpy, elongated fruits that often curl on themselves.

How to Sow Carolina Snake

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 Snake

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 Snake

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

Diseases and Pests of Carolina Snake

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 Snake

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

Properties of Carolina Snake

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

Nutritional Values of Carolina Snake

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