Carolina Reaper HP22B

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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Clocks in at 500,000–1,600,000 SHU — brutally hot, deep into superhot range. Originates from South Carolina, USA. Bred by Ed Currie (PuckerButt Pepper Company). Part of the Carolina Reaper family, bred by Ed Currie in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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NameCarolina Reaper HP22B

Alternative Name(s)CR HP22B; HP22B Reaper; Reaper HP22B

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-TA-H-9-010RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500,000 - 1,600,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederEd Currie (PuckerButt Pepper Company)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with tail. Clocks in at 500,000–1,600,000 SHU — brutally hot, deep into superhot range. Originates from South Carolina, USA. Bred by Ed Currie (PuckerButt Pepper Company). Part of the Carolina Reaper family, bred by Ed Currie in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Carolina Reaper HP22B?

The Carolina Reaper HP22B measures 500,000–1,600,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 200 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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