| Common Names |
Carolina Reaper, Reaper Pepper |
| Family |
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) |
| Origin |
South Carolina, USA |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting Vegetable / Hot Pepper |
| Life Cycle |
Annual (Perennial in Zones 10–11) |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herb Layer |
| Mature Size |
2–3 ft tall |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Summer to Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
90–100 days from transplant |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Warm-season grower; ripens bright red |
