This newer cross is extremely hot with great aroma and flavor. Plants grow fast with very high yields. Pods make very good powder. Pods seem to be not as hot as chocolate Reaper but are very close.

C.Chinense

SHU 1,400,000 

7-POT CAROLINA REAPER X 7-POT DOUGLAH - The Chocolate Fire

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Hybrid (Carolina Reaper x 7-Pot Douglah)

Heat: Superhot (1,400,000+ SHU)

Type: Chocolate-brown hybrid superhot variety

Story

A newer cross between Carolina Reaper and 7-Pot Douglah, extremely hot with great aroma and flavor. Plants grow fast with very high yields. Pods make very good powder and seem nearly as hot as Chocolate Reaper but with the Douglah's nutty, earthy flavor profile.

Plant

Fast-growing with very high yields. Medium to large size with excellent branching.

Pods

Dark chocolate brown when ripe, medium-sized, classic wrinkled texture with potential Reaper tail.

Flavor

Great aroma with extreme heat, nutty, earthy, and fruity with complex flavor from both parent varieties.

Kitchen

Ultra-extreme hot sauces, dark powder (makes very good powder), and minimal-dose applications.

Growing Tips

- Days to maturity: 90-120 days from transplant

- Full sun (8+ hours) required

- Warm climate essential, zones 9-11

- Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost at 80-85°F

- Well-draining, rich soil, pH 6.0-6.8

- Medium to large plants, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Ultra-extreme hot sauce production

- Dark superhot powder (makes very good powder)

- Minimal-dose cooking (extreme caution)

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Carolina Reaper x 7-Pot Douglah?

A: Superhot at 1,400,000+ SHU, very close to Chocolate Reaper heat.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Combines Carolina Reaper's extreme heat with 7-Pot Douglah's nutty, earthy flavor and chocolate color.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, specifically noted for making very good powder.

Q: How does it compare to parents?

A: Combines Reaper's heat with Douglah's flavor and color, nearly as hot as Chocolate Reaper.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Full sun, warm climate, rich well-draining soil, fast-growing with high yields.