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Carolina Reaper

Capsicum chinense Carolina Reaper, Solanaceae

Zones
5a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 6.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CalabazaCucurbita moschata Calabaza
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Nightshade family members that compete for resources and share disease susceptibility

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Both nightshades may compete for similar nutrients and potentially have negative allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Carolina Reaper grow in?

Carolina Reaper grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Carolina Reaper?

Good companions for Carolina Reaper include Calabaza.

Design guilds with Carolina Reaper and see companion relationships visually.

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