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Carolina reaper

9 years ago

First one ripened up!

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TNKS
9 years ago
Hopefully it hasn't been plucked yet,let it hang for several more days
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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
9 years ago
That's as hot as it's going to be....the capsaicin is probably already degrading, not that you'd notice ;-)

Josh
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TNKS
9 years ago
Heat isn't the subject,its all in bettering/improving the flavor of the pod
Letting the caps breakdown into sugar will net a much taster pod.
Many chocolates thought to be bitter or overly floral benefit from a longer hang times,Reapers are no different.
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randylawrence5809
9 years ago
I planted my carolina reaper plants in may do u think they will be ready before the first frost
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
9 years ago
I agree TNKS. Almost all peppers that are consumed "ripe" benefit from extra "hang" time to develop flavor and sweetness.

randy: Where are you located?

Kevin
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randylawrence5809
9 years ago
Tennessee if their not ready by the time the frost comes I was gonna put them in my greenhouse but I don't know how to heat it
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
9 years ago
You "might" get something, but I doubt it. Sorry to be a downer. Seeds were planted in May or PLANTS?

Oh! So, they're in containers? Great thing! Your best bet... when temps start falling into consistent night lows of Kevin
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randylawrence5809
9 years ago
The plants were planted in may one of my plants has bright green small reapers on it but I don't know how long they take to fully ripen
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
9 years ago
Oh...ok! PLANTS should do something. I've never grown reapers, but I imagine they're like other chinenses--- about 150-200 days from germination to ripe pods.

Kevin
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randylawrence5809
9 years ago
The plants were planted in may one of my plants has bright green small reapers on it but I don't know how long they take to fully ripen
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DMForcier
9 years ago
I'd say you're right on track for a harvest late next month.

Think about how you'd heat the greenhouse. If those plants survive the winter you'll have a running start next year!

Good growing.

Dennis
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
9 years ago
Agree with Dennis. After seeing your pic, I don't see any reason why you won't get at least a few before frost. If you can extend the season, even more than a few.

That one doesn't look like it's in a container though. Were you planning the greenhouse for THIS one. If not, then the only thing I can suggest is heavy mulch when it starts to cool. This might keep the soil warm for an extra couple weeks.

Kevin

This post was edited by woohooman on Sat, Aug 16, 14 at 18:06
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randylawrence5809
9 years ago
I am going to dig it up and put it in a big pot and hope it lives
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scottsmith
9 years ago
That is a good idea.

What have you got to lose. If it makes it, It is a win, win for you and the pepper.
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