Lemon Reaper

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

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NameLemon Reaper

Alternative Name(s)Carolina Reaper Lemon; Lemon Carolina Reaper

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-Y-TA-H-8-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

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

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederEd Currie (PuckerButt Pepper Company)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods, with tail. Packs 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU (brutally hot, deep into superhot range). Originates from South Carolina, USA. Bred 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 Lemon Reaper?

The Lemon Reaper measures 500,000–1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 130 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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