{"product_id":"chilli-carolina-reaper","title":"CHILLI-CAROLINA REAPER","description":"\u003ch2\u003e How to Grow Carolina Reaper Chilli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nFollow this basic guide to grow Carolina Reaper Chilli\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun exposure and well-draining soil. Carolina Reaper chilli peppers prefer warm weather and a temperature range between 20-30 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart the seeds indoors in seed trays or pots, 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep the soil consistently moist and warm until germination, which typically takes 7-14 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTransplant the seedlings into the garden or into larger pots when they have at least 2-3 leaves and have grown to about 15 cm tall. Space them about 30-45 cm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater the plants regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilise the plants every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertiliser, such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvide support for the plants, such as a trellis or stake, as they grow taller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest the chilli peppers when they are fully ripe, which is typically when they turn red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Carolina Reaper chilli pepper is one of the hottest chilli peppers in the world, with a Scoville rating of 1.5 million to 2.2 million.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany people will find this chilli too hot to consider eating.  But for chilli lovers, it is a challenge to see who can stomach the hot hot flavour of Carolina Reaper.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of Carolina Reaper Chilli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Carolina Reaper Chilli was developed by Ed Currie in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.  It was officially recognized as the world's hottest pepper by the Guinness World Records in 2013, with an average Scoville rating of 1.5 million units. The pepper is a crossbreed between a Pakistani Naga and a Red Habanero.  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese chilies should be handled with care, as the heat level is extremely high and it is important to wear gloves and be cautious when consuming them. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\nAn unusual fact about the Carolina Reaper is it's unique shape, with a distinct \"scorpion tail\" at the bottom of the pepper. The shape was apparently, intentionally bred into the pepper by its creator, Ed Currie.  This was in order to make it visually distinctive to stand out in the marketplace.  Additionally, Chilli-Carolina Reaper is so hot it can actually cause physical pain when consumed. And could lead to serious health complications if eaten in excessive amounts.  Is is said that the pain in your mouth can last for 20 minutes while the intestinal pain can last for up to 5 hours. It is not a chilli to be taken lightly. Be sure to wear gloves when handling it and don't rub your eyes if you happen to handle it without gloves.","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020598231412,"sku":"CICR","price":3.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/CHILLI_CAROLINA_REAPER.jpg?v=1785570818","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/chilli-carolina-reaper","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}