The Carolina Reaper x Peach Ghost Pepper cross (also known as a Peach Reaper or California Reaper) is a superhot chili pepper developed by crossing the red Carolina Reaper with Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion pepper. This hybrid typically delivers the intense heat of the Carolina Reaper but adds a sweet, fruity, and sometimes citrusy flavor and a characteristic peach color. The pods have a wrinkled appearance, often with a stinger, and are used for hot sauces, powders, and other spicy culinary creations.
Characteristics
- Heat: Superhot, with a heat level similar to or exceeding the Carolina Reaper.
- Flavor: Sweet and fruity, often with a citrusy or floral undertone.
- Color: Ripe pods are a striking peach color.
- Appearance: Pods are typically small, wrinkled, and have a pointed tip, similar to a stinger.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.