10 Seeds per packThe Carolina Reaper record now stands at an average of 1,641,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), a measure of spiciness, 71,000 SHU higher than it’s previous record, making it that much harder to beat.This “thing” called the Carolina Reaper (AKA HP22B) is better described as the demon pepper child that was invented by man. There is nothing normal about this pepper because it was bred for heat and that it is. Oddly enough this pepper has excellent flavour as well.Despite the Carolina Reaper being “officially” ranked as #1 by Guinness, there have been recent reports of a Dragon’s Breath Pepper testing even higher at 2,483,584 SHU.FlavourNormally superheats have bitter chemical-like undertones as if you can actually taste the capsaicin, but that’s not the case here.The Carolina Reaper pepper has a sweet and fruity flavour, that is right before the heat kicks in.Just one pepper has the pungency to spice up 100’s of dishes. It is perfect to add to chili, stir fry or marinates without affecting the flavour of the original dish.OriginsThis cultivar is the result of a cross between a Ghost Pepper and a Red Habanero. It was bred in South Carolina, USA and tested at the Winthrop University; testing over 2.2 million scovilles at its peak. (avg. 1,641,000 SHU)Pod ShapeOne unique feature shared by a few of the super hot peppers is the “scorpion’s tail” that is very well defined in this pepper. Fruit sizes range from 1 to 2 inches wide (2.5 – 5 cm) and 2 to 3 inches (5 – 7.6 cm) long.Some pepper pods have gnarly bumps all over, like the image on the far left. Other pods feature a smoother skin like the picture on the far right.