![]() (There is a small chance that on the outside of your seed packet it may say 8 seeds instead of 10 seeds. It is one of the hottest peppers you can find - when you eat it your ears will pop, your body will tingle and everything will feel numb! Warning: Intense endorphin rush ahead! Maximum heat reported at over 2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units The Carolina Reaper is an absolutely amazing pepper. For wicked heat in yellow, you can also try growing our Yellow Carolina Reaperseeds, a natural variant of the red Reaper. Or, be sure to check out of our other hottest peppers seeds, some of which we think are as hot as the Reaper: Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Trinidad Scorpion Pepper, or check out any of the amazingly hot and delicious Ghost Pepper seeds we carry – they come in lots of beautiful colors like purple and white!Ĭarolina Reaper is the current record holder for being the HOTTEST PEPPER in the world. Stay tuned for updates we hope to get them back in stock soon. Gurney's trademarks are registered trademarks of Gardens Alive! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.Sign up for our Newsletter and we'll let you know While you may be able to grow small pepper plants in 2-gallon containers, other varieties may need a 5-gallon container.Ĭopyright © 2022 Gardens Alive!, d/b/a Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co. Also make sure the container is large enough. If growing hot pepper plants in containers, make sure the container has drainage holes or use a grow tub. While growing hot pepper plants in the garden is the most common way to grow hot pepper plants, they can be grown in containers. Gurney's offers a wide selection of seed starting supplies to help the plants get started right. If growing seeds in the home, you might need supplemental light and possibly a heating mat. Growing Hot Pepper Plants Indoorsįor healthy and robust seedlings, make sure the plants have plenty of light, warmth and moisture. ![]() ![]() Hot peppers are warm-weather plants and should not be transplanted to the garden until nighttime temperatures are above 50 degrees and soil temperatures are above 60 degrees. Hot pepper seeds should be started indoors about 6-8 weeks before transplanting them to the garden. When planting hot pepper plants in the garden, space the plants 18-24 inches apart. If growing hot peppers from seed, seeds should be planted 1/4 in. Hot pepper plants, whether grown in the garden or a container, require full sun and well-drained soil. Getting Started With Hot Pepper Plantsīecause hot peppers have a longer growing season, hot pepper seeds are started indoors and then plants are transplanted to the garden. If you're planning to grow a lot of hot pepper plants, then buying hot pepper seeds may be the economical way to go. If you just want to grow a few plants or try a few plants of different varieties, then buying plants may be the way to go. The choice is yours.Īnother decision to make is whether to buy hot pepper plants or to buy hot pepper seeds. Some like hot peppers that are fiery hot while others like them a bit milder. The variety you choose is a matter of personal preference. If growing in containers or if you have limited space, choose varieties with more compact plant habits. Hot pepper plants can be grown in the garden, raised beds, containers and Grow Tubs. You'll want to choose varieties that have a shorter time until maturity. ![]() If you live in northern areas, pay attention to the days until maturity. Hot pepper plants grow best in full sun (at least six or more hours of direct sunlight daily) and well-drained soil. Hot Peppers For Sale at Gurney's Choosing the Right Hot Pepper Plantīefore selecting hot pepper varieties, consider your growing space.
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