Golden Reaper

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Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to gold, habanero-type pods, with tail. Packs 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU (brutally hot, deep into superhot range). Associated with South Carolina, USA. Developed by Ed Currie (PuckerButt). Part of the Carolina Reaper family, bred by Ed Currie in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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NameGolden Reaper

Alternative Name(s)Carolina Reaper Golden; Gold Reaper; Golden Carolina Reaper

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-D-TA-H-9-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,500,000 - 2,200,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Gold

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederEd Currie (PuckerButt Pepper Company)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to gold, habanero-type pods, with tail. Packs 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU (brutally hot, deep into superhot range). Associated with South Carolina, USA. Developed by Ed Currie (PuckerButt). 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 Golden Reaper?

The Golden Reaper measures 1,500,000–2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 280 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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