California Reaper

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California Reaper

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California Reaper
California Carolina Reaper; Carolina Reaper PeachEdit
C-T-TA-H-9-001RegisteredHow UPN works
700,000 - 1,500,000
Peach/Salmon/PastelEdit
Habanero-typeEdit
USAEdit
Steve Bender (Tyler Farms, California)Edit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

This C. chinense cultivar was developed by Steve Bender at Tyler Farms (Innovation Acre), California. Cross: Carolina Reaper × Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion. Peach-colored, scorpion-type pods. Estimated 700,000–1,500,000+ SHU — deep into superhot territory. Not associated with Ed Currie or PuckerButt; that is the Carolina Reaper.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the California Reaper?

The California Reaper measures 700,000–1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 190 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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