How many peppers are in a 1/2 lb box?

Each box contains between 15–30 hand-picked Carolina Reaper peppers, depending on the size and weight of the specific pods at harvest.

Are these authentic Carolina Reapers?

Yes. Our Reapers are grown from isolated seeds to protect the genetic integrity and ensure you get the signature stinger tail and world-record heat.

What is the harvest-to-ship protocol?

To ensure maximum freshness, we pick your peppers at peak ripeness and ship them via USPS Small Flat Rate Box within 24 to 48 hours of harvest.

How do you achieve such high capsaicin levels?

We utilize a 'Farm Proven' engineering approach, including precise fertigation and Mazzei Venturi injectors to maintain strict soil pH and nutrient levels for maximum heat.

Why choose a Harmony Springs Small Batch box?

As retired engineers, we apply technical precision to every plant. You aren't just buying peppers; you're getting high-tunnel grown, farm-proven genetics delivered fresh to your door.

Fresh Carolina Reapers grown at Harmony Springs Pepper Farm — blistering heat, real farm flavor, and authentic Reaper shape straight from the Appalachian foothills. Hand‑picked at peak ripeness and shipped fast, these peppers deliver the true fresh‑cut heat that made the Carolina Reaper a legend. Limited harvest each season, so when they’re in stock, grab them early.

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The Carolina Reaper isn’t just a superhot — it’s a pepper that demands perfect growing conditions to reach its full heat and flavor. Our Reapers grow in long, hot Tennessee days, warm nights, and rich Appalachian soil that pushes capsaicin levels to their limit. Every pod is grown outdoors in real sun, hand‑selected for shape and quality, and packed the same day for maximum freshness.

Expect a violent, fast‑building burn, a fruity Reaper aroma, and the unmistakable stinger tail that defines the variety. These peppers are ideal for small‑batch hot sauce, fermentation, powders, fresh eating (if you dare), and competition‑level heat challenges. If you’re looking for the real thing, this is it.

Key Features:

• Extreme heat: true Carolina Reaper burn (1,400,000–2,200,000 SHU range)

• Farm‑fresh: hand‑picked and shipped quickly for peak flavor

• Authentic shape: bumpy skin + signature stinger tail

• Peak ripeness: harvested at full color for maximum heat

• Small‑batch quality: grown, sorted, and packed by hand

• Perfect for hot sauce, fermentation, powders, and fresh eating

• Grown in the USA: Appalachian foothill terroir boosts capsaicin production

Product Details :

• Product Name: Fresh Carolina Reapers

• Brand: Harmony Springs Pepper Farm

• Category: Fresh Superhot Peppers

• Form: Fresh whole peppers

• Origin: Tennessee, USA

• Harvest: Hand‑picked, small batch

• Availability: Seasonal, limited quantities

• Shipping: Fast Priority shipping for peak freshness

Looking for more heat? Try our Carolina Reaper Powder, Fresh Superhot Pepper Boxes, or explore the lineage behind extreme varieties like the Tiberius Mauler Pepper and RB003 Pepper. If you’re new to growing, our Pepper Seed Viability Guide and Why Superhot Peppers Didn’t Exist 30 Years Ago blog posts explain exactly how these peppers evolved and why they hit so hard.

Fresh Carolina Reaper Peppers - 1/2 lb Small Batch Box

Name: Fresh Carolina Reaper Peppers - 1/2 lb Small Batch Box
Brand: Harmony Springs Farm
SKU: HSF-CAR-05

SKU: HSF-CAR-05

$29.00

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Fresh Carolina Reaper Peppers - 1/2 lb Small Batch Box

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