{"id":1152,"date":"2025-08-28T13:42:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T11:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1152"},"modified":"2026-04-22T13:23:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:23:31","slug":"carolina-reaper-seeds","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/product\/carolina-reaper-zaden\/","title":{"rendered":"Carolina Reaper - Seeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"235\">\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f Carolina Reaper - The hottest pepper in the world???<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"533\">The <strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"258\">Carolina Reaper<\/strong> is perhaps the most famous chili pepper ever - and for good reason. Officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"413\">hottest pepper in the world<\/strong>, with an average heat of <strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"461\">1,600,000 SHU<\/strong> and peaks to well over <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"498\">2,200,000 SHU<\/strong>. A pepper that commands respect!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"873\">The fruits are small to medium in size, <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"598\">bright red when maturing<\/strong> and recognizable by their distinctive <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"676\">round shape with a sharp \"tail tip<\/strong>. In addition to the extreme heat, however, the Carolina Reaper surprises with a <strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"778\">fruity, slightly sweet undertone<\/strong>, making it - if used with care - actually add flavor rather than just fire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"899\">\ud83c\udf31 <strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"897\">Cultivation information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1187\">\n<li data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"932\">\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"911\">Type<\/strong>: Capsicum chinense<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"976\">\n<p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"976\"><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"947\">Pungency<\/strong>: 1,600,000 - 2,200,000 SHU<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"988\">Color<\/strong>: green \u2192 bright red when maturing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1079\"><strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1031\">Taste<\/strong>: extremely hot, but also fruity and slightly sweet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1187\">\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1092\">Seeding<\/strong>: <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1139\">January - February indoors for sowing<\/strong> (chinense species, requires longer growing period)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1479\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1208\">Warning<\/strong><br data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\" \/>The Carolina Reaper is <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1262\">no pepper for beginners<\/strong>. Processing requires <strong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1321\">gloves and caution<\/strong>. Absolutely avoid contact with eyes and skin, and always use it in moderation. Only suitable for experienced chili lovers who know what they are doing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1667\">\ud83c\udf74 <strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1501\">Culinary Tip<\/strong><br data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\" \/>Use the Carolina Reaper <strong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1549\">very frugal<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1582\">hot sauces or chili powders<\/strong>. Just a snippet can add flavor and heat to an entire pot of sauce or stew!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f Carolina Reaper \u2013 De heetste peper ter wereld?? De Carolina Reaper is misschien wel de bekendste chilipeper ooit \u2013 en niet zonder reden. Officieel erkend door het Guinness World Records als de heetste peper ter wereld, met een gemiddelde hitte van 1.600.000 SHU en pieken tot ruim 2.200.000 SHU. Een peper die respect afdwingt! 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