Orange Carolina Reaper
The Orange Carolina Reaper is an orange-ripening color form of the Carolina Reaper sold by independent growers and catalogs. It keeps the wrinkled shape and stinger tail of the parent cultivar.
About 72 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~110 days to maturity
Fruit size
5–7 cm
Flavor & Use
Bright and fruity with clear citrus notes. Powder reported sweeter than other Reaper colors.
Culinary
About
Pods are small to medium, wrinkled and blistered, pendant, with a pointed stinger tail and medium walls. They start green, hold a long yellow stage, and finish bright orange. Flavor is bright and fruity with clear citrus notes. The powder is often described as sweeter than other Reaper colors. Plants are bushy and need a long warm season to ripen fully. Use with care in sauces and powders.
Backstory
Independent growers and catalogs offer this orange-ripening form of the Carolina Reaper. The original red cultivar was bred by Ed Currie in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The commercial orange line is not fully stabilised and is not among the official color releases (red, yellow, peach) from the original breeder.
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FAQ
- How hot is Orange Carolina Reaper?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,400,000–2,200,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Orange Carolina Reaper taste like?
- Bright and fruity with clear citrus notes. Powder reported sweeter than other Reaper colors.
- How do I grow Orange Carolina Reaper?
- Orange Carolina Reaper: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Orange Carolina Reaper?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.