PEPPER UNIVERSITY | Atomic Pepper Seeds

  • How to Grow Carolina Reaper Peppers: A Complete Guide

    Start Carolina Reaper seeds 8 to 12 weeks before last frost on a heat mat at 78 to 85°F, transplant once nights stay above 55°F, and expect ripe pods about 120 to 150 days after transplant. Plus flower drop fixes, ripeness signs, and how to tell if your Reaper is true to type.

  • The In Depth Pepper Plant Growing Guide: Seed to Harvest

    By The Botanist at Atomic Pepper Seeds. We grow every variety in isolation on our farm in Polk, Nebraska. Updated July 2026. Growing a great pe...