SPICY!
One of the hottest peppers ever recorded, the Carolina Reaper averages a blistering 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units—and has been known to peak at an astonishing 2.2 million.
 
These small, fiery red peppers are gnarled and bumpy, featuring the signature pointed "stinger" tip that sets them apart.
This variety can be grown as a perennial in warm climates or heated greenhouses, and may be overwintered indoors in cooler zones. Carolina Reapers are somewhat challenging to cultivate, requiring warmth, protection, and an extended growing season to reach full potency.
Handle with extreme caution—both the seeds and the fruit are intensely hot and should be treated with care.