Interesting to see the reaper in its earlier stage before it stabilised into the gnarly form we all know love and fear today. Likely tastes just the same but it's cool what just a few generations of selective cultivation can do.
Surprising that seeds from 2013 were able to germinate, grow and near fruits in 2018, that is five years old. I won't throw away my old seeds. Better to experiment. Great education indeed.
Thanks Rob, and Freddy. I’m always ticked to death when I find a video from you that I haven’t seen. I would never think of asking you do a reaper taste test but I would join you for a tasting. I’m down in Kentucky but will let you know if I’m in the area ❤️👍🌶🔥😁
Excellent video, I appreciate the scientific methodology and the time investment of a full growing season. At least one of those reapers looked pretty much like a scotch bonnet. I’ve always been a little suspect about the whole reaper origin story. If what the creator claims is true about getting a much hotter strain from crossing two lower strength strains, then instability is in the cards. This is my first year growing reapers (3 plants) and the fruits are much more variable than my 4 ghost plants. I suspect the Trinidadian super hots would be more stable since there are mainly land race strains.
great video Rob. I am growing Carolina reapers this year also and was wondering why they really had different looking pods on them, some were small without tails and some resembled the ghost pepper. Now I know. Thanks again
I’m happy that I got to see this particular episode. I picked up a couple reaper plants from my local Home Depot and got worried when I didn’t see the bumpy skin or a tail on the peppers that are growing. Thank you again Rob!
Great video, I'm definitely interested in a comparison of the flavor between the old and new seeds. How do you keep birds from eating all your peppers? Does Freddy manage to do that? I ask because I have had birds eat or peck holes in every reaper pod that has come close to ripening so far. Thanks
7 Pot Club I'm in Georgia. I suspect one particular cardinal, but I haven't caught him in the act. He's only touched the reapers so far, no interest in anything else. I wish I had your birds, but I wouldn't trade for the weather!
I'm growing reapers for the first time this year and the plant was purchased at Lowe's labeled something along the lines of smoking Ed's Carolina Reaper. My peppers are about half and half as far as tails go but they're all bumpy. I'm going to save seeds from ones with stingers only and replant next year. Interested to see if all the peppers will be more true to form.
Jose, I buy all my seeds because I don't have time to collect them properly and avoid unintended crosses. This year I got reaper seeds from Sherwood Seeds: amzn.to/2wqMgoc
Interesting. I found this vid at the right time. I thought I was going crazy. I purchased some seeds from PBPC (the source so to speak for this seed) and to my surprise had 2 distinct plants. One had fruits identical to your #2 and significantly bigger pods than the other. The other plant produces pods like your #3 and 4 but they are half the size of the first plant I mentioned. Similar issue with habanero plants. Seeds from the same pod produced one plant that made dark green fruit and the other looks like a white grape color. I am curious how they will ripen and if it will differ as well.
Taste Test YES Please send em my way....HAHAHAHAHAH but yes as a heat lover that typically grows a few plants each year I am not surprised at the variations I see them in my own plants as well as those I purchase. Still stayed because hey ya never know when something "New" may actually surprise me
Hi, do the variations taste the same. SHU levels. If you plant seeds from.. those that look right, how will the next season look like, or can they yet bounce back to the funny shapes.
Once a variety is stabilized, most of the pods will look the same. That can take many generations. But sometimes other shapes (phenotypes) will sometimes appear. SHU levels can also vary between pods on the same plant. Again, the more stable the variety, the more consistent the heat level.
Very well done Sir! Love your use of history, facts and results to reveal the closest truth we can surmise. I too, make use of names, dates, and photographic records archived. It's all very interesting. I'm not big on the superhot drama, but its entertaining seeing the evolution of the industry. I'm more so into land race varieties at this point in my life. Where all these things came from. Subbed!
Thank you! This season has been so busy for me, its hard to remember to take the camera out there when I have a few moments to tend to the garden. Even harder to find the time to edit! I'll get there though!
I have two reapers I purchased already about 12inches tall almost 2 years ago. The fruit on both plants grow large and smooth. Every once in a while I will get a few that have a tail. Or sort of. Looks just like the ones you showed. Why is this?
It’s 2022 now and I have a plant growing smooth(not gnarly) Reapers. And they have a color almost like the cubanelle peppers. Could they have cross bread? And how long do they take from flowering to ripe for pickings
Certainly, could be a cross. It's also possible they're not actually Reapers, but another variety. There's not exact time for ripening, but usually with 2-3 weeks.
I originally started with the hottest pepper for the longest time around here was the habanero so do you think a habanero and a reaper would be a good cross and have you tried if it is out there?
Just curious, from someone who has grown both reapers and ghosts, is there any way to tell the difference between the two BEFORE the plants have developed peppers? (For example leaf size, shape, texture, etc.)
Not to my eye, but others may be able to do so. I'll take a closer look, as I am now intrigued. Since I label all my plants, I've not paid close enough attention. 😀
I have only grown Carolina Reapers twice. Neither time did I get the distinctive tail, but the pods were bumpy. I just purchased seeds for next season. Cannot wait to see the fruit. I have never been able to eat a whole reaper, even with a meal.
Thanks! I'm awed over how much I don't know about this plant genetics and crossing peppers. For now, an observer without understanding, but I hope to learn more as I go along.
Also something to know: The word "phenotype" means ANY outward part of the plant. While a pod is A phenotype, it is not THE phenotype. Leaves, flowers, stalk.. all these are examples of phenotypes.
i had a few planted in a aero garden it was doing well until i moved it to soil , and i killed it. the plant had grown to about 4 - 5'' tall with alot of leaves on it but no roots showing outside the pellet. but i guess i over watered it, i'll try again, what's your opinion on starting the seeds through using a weak tea solution?
I usually only do a tea soak for hard to germinate varieties like rocotos. I talk about this in my recent planting video: ua-cam.com/video/iPPL8Jrp3u4/v-deo.html
4:14 I started growing some ghost peppers I ordered back in February of this year, and I think they messed up my order because they look like this, except have a rough texture. I think they sent me some reapers instead, no complaints though. Oh, and the plants are upright like jalapenos instead of bushy, so I have no idea what they are. Still excited to see what they really are, any advice on positively identifying them?
It's very difficult to ID superhot peppers these days because of all the crosses being developed. But if you want to post or message me photos on Instagram or Facebook, I'll take a look. Thanks for watching!
@@7PotClub hey rob, sorry i didnt get back to you, i thought something funny happened with youtube because i couldn't find your video or notification. Turns out i originally messaged you with my work account while i was looking with my personal lol. Anyway, im sorry to say that i have neither an imstagram or facebook to send a photo from. What i can say is that i was able to contact pepper joes thst was the supplier of my seeds, and they told me they looked most like reapers. As you can imagine the greatwst source of my comfusiin is how they look exactly like yours of the original strain, but i i had purchased them this year 12 years after their development and stabalised establishment. Now i like to think of the romantic notion thst somehow i had obtained a portion of the original gemetics, but of course that is extremely unlikey. So in your experiemce or expert opinion, is it plausibke that the seeds could still remain viable for such a long period of time and i had obtained someones caulted antique collection? Or possibley maybe the strain still isnt all that stable and can revert back to the original parent genetics occasionally? Ps; i do have lots of photos just in case, and one is twisted and knarly so that it looks like a dragonfy's face (definately saving the seeds from thst one.)
I'm not sure if some of my reapers cross pollinated. I started with a true one I got from a nursery, I had it planted in the ground, but decided I wanted to keep it so I dug it up and put it in a pot. It survived 1 winter but died the next. From it I gathered seeds and started 4 or 5 plants. I'm down to 3 now due to unfavorable winters in a less than favorable storage area. One plant is a perfect reaper, its now 3 years old I believe, and 2 are sometimes reaper like (tail 75% of the time, but usually not very pointy and very smooth). I think they cross pollinated with my 5 year old Butch T Scorpion. Is there any way to really tell besides buy some new seeds from a trusted website? Heat wise its not really a concern, but I've separated my true reaper this year so I can take seeds from it that I know won't cross pollinate with the Butch or the imperfect reapers. And when I say true reaper, every pepper on it has the blistered skin and a very "sharp" needle like tail.
I've been growing Reapers since 2013. As far as I'm concerned, the variety has never fully stabilized, and a variety of shapes and surfaces is really the norm, probably because of the recessiveness or dominance of various genes from the parents. I have used seeds from several sources, and almost never have I grown a plant with totally consistent pods. So I don't necessarily think your plants have cross pollinated. You might want to watch my video from last year about this. ua-cam.com/video/3M7uyqgrNag/v-deo.html
Yes I purchased 4 plants from a grower and they don't look like the typical reaper at all. They look more like a grumpy habanero, some with little tails others no tail.
Awesome channel! I have a question: I am planning on purchasing an AeroGarden and set it up in my garage. It gets pretty warm here. Should I run this Arogarden in the garage?
Thanks Kevin! If you keep the garage closed and it doesn't have good ventilation, it might not be a good choice. This is my first summer with my AeroGarden, so I'm not sure yet how they react to heat. I like to keep mine by a window so I get the added sunlight, and airflow when the window is open.
Does anybody know if these peppers are sterile? So, if you successfully grow some peppers, will the seeds from those peppers produce a viable plant? I’ve heard that for some hybrid peppers, the seeds will grow a plant, but those plants won’t flower.
hi my friend how are you? hope all is well , i just ran across this video. i have a question for you , i got a package of reapers with seeds in the mail. from another person, the question is with the peppers being dry are the seeds inside still usable? i love to grow hot peppers but it seems the plants are slow to grow, i must be not holding my tongue right. lol. anyway any tips you could give me would be appreciated, sincerely your friend from the usa. mark. tell freddie i said meow, hello.
Hi Mark! The seeds should be fine. Reapers can take a while to germinate. A heating mat can help. Have you already planted them and they're not germinating? Freddy said meow back to you.
Do you find if you plant different varieties next to each other and it’s windy they cross pollinate ? Truly bizarre as this has happened to me - shapes being different or what they have actually been marketed as.
Hi Rob, I'm new in your channel. Can I send you a photo of one of my peppers? It's similar than one of these, some people told me that it's Carolina Reaper, but I'm not sure, I want the answer of someone who knows about this. Thank you so much, regards from Costa Rica.
Awesome video! I’m trying to grow “reapers” but they are currently green and are smooth and have little “tails” Is there anyway to send you pictures and get your opinion on if they are reapers or not?
Thanks! There are many variations, and a lot of crosses have been made, so it's hard to be 100% sure. Where did you get your plants or seeds? If you want to send me photos, 7 Pot Club is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or you can email me rob@7pot.club.
I noticed that my CR plants are producing smooth fruits. Thank you for posting this video. Without the information you provided, i would have thought i was sold something else.
Please take the time to view the mmcdermott2 video on the Truth Behind the Carolina Repear Part I & II. 2000+ plants from 2013 less than 2% variability. He was the only authorized grower outside of Puckerbutt in 2013 and only Ed was authorized to sell seeds at that time. Also, before making such broad claims please take the time to show the provenance of your seeds. You went halfway but failed to close the gap. When did the company you rerference acquire the seeds? Where did they get the seeds? When looking at your plants verses those that were purchasing their seeds through authorized vendors we see a very different story emerging.
I appreciate your passion, but I reviewed what I said in this video and I only reported my personal experience growing some seeds I purchased and I did not make any broad claims. From the video: "I know there has been controversy surrounding the development of the Carolina Reaper by Ed Currie. But I’ve never really paid much attention and won’t be addressing that here." I've always gone out of my way to say that I am not an expert about plant phenotypes. Peter Merle from Semillas La Palma is well respected in the pepper community and I suggest you contact him if you want to know about where he obtained seeds back in 2013. I am a hobby grower and I do this for fun, not controversy. Cheers! 😀
@@7PotClub been digging over at thehotpepper BTW - the entire thread is a fabulous read. It appears as though Semillas knew he got unstable seeds back in 2013 b/c him and McDermott were having a bit of a flame war about strain stability about the time "The Truth" vidoes were published. Semmillas got 30 seeds for the 2013 season. He posted pictures of his results and they were all across the board. He asked Ed for 1000 seeds and was sold 30. He goes as far as to say that he was happy he didnt get 1000 seeds "because I would have a lot of trouble with my customers." From what can tell Semillas then gave away seeds that he KNEW were unstable reapers with seed purchases. Semillas then went on to sell the seeds commercially despite the following legal disclamer: "B. Seed Purchases Seeds purchased through PBPC, LLC, or its affiliates, along with plants and peppers grown therefrom, shall be used for personal and non-commercial purposes only. Any reproduction or redistribution of seeds or plants therefrom, or commercial use of peppers grown from these seeds, or derivatives thereof, is prohibited without the express written consent of PBPC, LLC, or its affiliates. In so purchasing seeds through PBPC, LLC, or its affiliates, you expressly agree to these terms and conditions of sale." But he so goes on to state that US trademark law doesn't apply to him b/c he sells from overseas. This enough to show that Semillas was being a bad faith actor when he gave seeds to you. You got unstable seeds. I keep following the thread to see if Pepper Joe or Ed ever address any of the concerns as it appears as though Semillas was not alone in getting unstable seeds. And moving down the forum it appears as though the unstable seeds might have come from pepper joe. Not 100% but it is definately implied. Statement from Pepper Joe: "Pepper Joe stepped in and was a staunch supporter of Ed's....and we took most of that heat in the early days. Smokin' Ed didn't answer back on the Blogs. Ed had his reasons for that and that is between him and the Chilehead community." If Pepper Joe "took the heat" that sounds to me like they are at fault. I doubt they would have put their reputation on the line. Ed was selling and distributing the seeds for Joe so even if somebody bought the seeds from Ed they might have gotten some bad Joe peppers.
Hello. Wow that was interesting. I didn't know about the controversy and boy those peppers can look different. Them bumpy one sure are bit on the ugly side. Now how could you do a taste test between them peppers because after you take the first bite....are you able to taste anything except pain ? 😂. My this years few plants all came from last years seeds so I didn't spend any money buying new seeds. Hi Freddy 👋. Thanks 👍😀
I always get the flavor before the pain. I think it works better if you always have some food after you get the taste of the pepper and before the heat kicks in. I don't know why I love peppers. It certainly is not rational! Freddy says hi!
Oh really. I have tasted hot pepper one time and it sure was experience ! I am also a pepper lover but the sweet kind. I have wanted to grow few spicy peppers for awhile so maybe next year I'll try few. What would you recommend growing ? Do you use yours in cooking too or just for the hot sauces ?
I would start out with jalapeno or serrano and work up from there. My wife is an excellent cook and she uses peppers in many dishes. We freeze them and eat them all year!
Oh I have grown both of those once...least the jalapeno but they are boring I want to try something totally different. What is the pepper that has great taste & unique look and the one you guys use the most ? 'cause I want to go all out...like overboard 😂 that's how I roll 😂. Sorry if I'm pain in a bottox 😇👋
Hi Erin! Like tomatoes and many other plants, peppers don't have gender. They're self-pollinating. So, that's one less thing to worry about when growing capsicum. 😀🌶🌱
My reaper seeds came from puckerbutt in 2016. The same plant will put out perfect looking bumpy reapers with big stingers, and red hab looking pods right next to them! The ones that looks like habs still very much taste like reapers.
Sure. I would be happy to give you a shout out. Just email me at rob@7pot.club with your name, where you live and anything else you'd like to share about yourself.
Great video! i Loved seeing all the different shapes that they could come out! Another Great video! Check out my youtube channel i ate a Carolina reaper after being inspired by your channel..worst choice i ever made ha ha XD
Interesting to see the reaper in its earlier stage before it stabilised into the gnarly form we all know love and fear today. Likely tastes just the same but it's cool what just a few generations of selective cultivation can do.
I liked this vid so much that i watched it twice lol, please do this in Dec 2022
This is amazing.
Surprising that seeds from 2013 were able to germinate, grow and near fruits in 2018, that is five years old. I won't throw away my old seeds. Better to experiment. Great education indeed.
Thanks for watching! Old seeds have a lower germination rate, but you can still usually coax them to spout.
ive germinated 45 yr old cannabis seeds from mount sinai by gently rubbing them with sand paper being germination.
Thanks Rob, and Freddy. I’m always ticked to death when I find a video from you that I haven’t seen. I would never think of asking you do a reaper taste test but I would join you for a tasting. I’m down in Kentucky but will let you know if I’m in the area ❤️👍🌶🔥😁
Thanks Mike! Did you see my recent reaper tasting?
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I find it very cool that your reapers have both variations growing on the same plant. I learn something new every day thanks Rob and Freddy.
Thanks Nasa!
Excellent video, I appreciate the scientific methodology and the time investment of a full growing season. At least one of those reapers looked pretty much like a scotch bonnet. I’ve always been a little suspect about the whole reaper origin story. If what the creator claims is true about getting a much hotter strain from crossing two lower strength strains, then instability is in the cards. This is my first year growing reapers (3 plants) and the fruits are much more variable than my 4 ghost plants. I suspect the Trinidadian super hots would be more stable since there are mainly land race strains.
Very interesting. Very informative video!
great video Rob. I am growing Carolina reapers this year also and was wondering why they really had different looking pods on them, some were small without tails and some resembled the ghost pepper. Now I know. Thanks again
Thanks Greg! I wonder if reapers will ever stabilize
I'd imagine it will, but as you mentioned seems like a lot of strains are out there.
I’m happy that I got to see this particular episode. I picked up a couple reaper plants from my local Home Depot and got worried when I didn’t see the bumpy skin or a tail on the peppers that are growing. Thank you again Rob!
My pleasure, Ted!
Great video, I'm definitely interested in a comparison of the flavor between the old and new seeds.
How do you keep birds from eating all your peppers? Does Freddy manage to do that? I ask because I have had birds eat or peck holes in every reaper pod that has come close to ripening so far. Thanks
Where do you live? The birds here in Minnesota don't pay any attention to peppers at all. Sorry you have to deal with that!
7 Pot Club I'm in Georgia. I suspect one particular cardinal, but I haven't caught him in the act. He's only touched the reapers so far, no interest in anything else. I wish I had your birds, but I wouldn't trade for the weather!
I'm growing reapers for the first time this year and the plant was purchased at Lowe's labeled something along the lines of smoking Ed's Carolina Reaper. My peppers are about half and half as far as tails go but they're all bumpy. I'm going to save seeds from ones with stingers only and replant next year. Interested to see if all the peppers will be more true to form.
Wow what a great video and I’m so glad it was recommended! How intriguing!
Thanks Jac! Just subbed!
7 Pot Club oh awesome I’m so grateful! 🙏🏽 thank you Rob!
Your channel is so Good i just keep finding myself back here to watch all the helpful info on Pepper! Love this Channel!!!!!
Intersting channel, my favorite.
Glad you enjoy it!
Eeeenteresting!
Nice videos hope i can get one of your chillies seeds
Jose, I buy all my seeds because I don't have time to collect them properly and avoid unintended crosses. This year I got reaper seeds from Sherwood Seeds: amzn.to/2wqMgoc
Great vid, Rob! I'm currently experiencing this with a cross that I'm growing where plants have peppers that look nothing alike.
Thanks for watching! Now I understand why it's so hard to produce a stable cross.
Interesting. I found this vid at the right time. I thought I was going crazy. I purchased some seeds from PBPC (the source so to speak for this seed) and to my surprise had 2 distinct plants. One had fruits identical to your #2 and significantly bigger pods than the other. The other plant produces pods like your #3 and 4 but they are half the size of the first plant I mentioned. Similar issue with habanero plants. Seeds from the same pod produced one plant that made dark green fruit and the other looks like a white grape color. I am curious how they will ripen and if it will differ as well.
Very interesting David! 😀
Taste Test YES Please send em my way....HAHAHAHAHAH but yes as a heat lover that typically grows a few plants each year I am not surprised at the variations I see them in my own plants as well as those I purchase. Still stayed because hey ya never know when something "New" may actually surprise me
Hi, do the variations taste the same. SHU levels.
If you plant seeds from.. those that look right, how will the next season look like, or can they yet bounce back to the funny shapes.
Once a variety is stabilized, most of the pods will look the same. That can take many generations. But sometimes other shapes (phenotypes) will sometimes appear. SHU levels can also vary between pods on the same plant. Again, the more stable the variety, the more consistent the heat level.
Very well done Sir! Love your use of history, facts and results to reveal the closest truth we can surmise. I too, make use of names, dates, and photographic records archived. It's all very interesting. I'm not big on the superhot drama, but its entertaining seeing the evolution of the industry. I'm more so into land race varieties at this point in my life. Where all these things came from. Subbed!
Thanks Pepper Guru! Subbed as well. Your plants look amazing. I grow a lot of wild varieties and that's really my pepper passion.
Thank you! This season has been so busy for me, its hard to remember to take the camera out there when I have a few moments to tend to the garden. Even harder to find the time to edit! I'll get there though!
Appreciate the video
Interesting vid. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Jeremy!
Its a great video👍👍
Thanks Agustin!
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What sort of controversy was going on about the reaper, that it was a unstable strain? Or was there more to the story.
I don't really want to get into it because I like to avoid controversy, but there is some confusion about what varieties were crossed in its creation.
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Ohh okay, good to know thanks for responding 👍🏽
I have two reapers I purchased already about 12inches tall almost 2 years ago. The fruit on both plants grow large and smooth. Every once in a while I will get a few that have a tail. Or sort of. Looks just like the ones you showed. Why is this?
Hi Justin! That just reflects the genetics of the seeds that produced those plants. Sounds like your plants came from an unstable cross.
It’s 2022 now and I have a plant growing smooth(not gnarly) Reapers. And they have a color almost like the cubanelle peppers. Could they have cross bread?
And how long do they take from flowering to ripe for pickings
Certainly, could be a cross. It's also possible they're not actually Reapers, but another variety. There's not exact time for ripening, but usually with 2-3 weeks.
Thank you!
Your channel is great, you should put subtitles in Spanish, there are many people who have spoken very well of you and are Spanish speakers
Thanks for the suggestion! Would like to do that, but need a translator.
I originally started with the hottest pepper for the longest time around here was the habanero so do you think a habanero and a reaper would be a good cross and have you tried if it is out there?
Someone sent me a few seeds. I'll be growing it next season!
Just curious, from someone who has grown both reapers and ghosts, is there any way to tell the difference between the two BEFORE the plants have developed peppers? (For example leaf size, shape, texture, etc.)
Not to my eye, but others may be able to do so. I'll take a closer look, as I am now intrigued. Since I label all my plants, I've not paid close enough attention. 😀
@@7PotClub Thanks so much!!! Great videos, and of course always enjoy the music!!!!
Thanks! To my eye, there aren't obvious differences. That makes sense because they have common ancestors.
I have only grown Carolina Reapers twice. Neither time did I get the distinctive tail, but the pods were bumpy. I just purchased seeds for next season. Cannot wait to see the fruit. I have never been able to eat a whole reaper, even with a meal.
Reapers are just too hot to eat whole. It's an assault to the entire digestive tract. I'll never do it again!
I grew seeds from stater bros reapers but they look like red habaneros ...I was worried
.should i?
They probably cross-pollinated with another variety. Could be very cool!
Awesome thanks for the insight on phenotype can differ on the same plant or between plants on the same plant type
Thanks! I'm awed over how much I don't know about this plant genetics and crossing peppers. For now, an observer without understanding, but I hope to learn more as I go along.
Also something to know: The word "phenotype" means ANY outward part of the plant. While a pod is A phenotype, it is not THE phenotype. Leaves, flowers, stalk.. all these are examples of phenotypes.
i had a few planted in a aero garden it was doing well until i moved it to soil , and i killed it. the plant had grown to about 4 - 5'' tall with alot of leaves on it but no roots showing outside the pellet. but i guess i over watered it, i'll try again, what's your opinion on starting the seeds through using a weak tea solution?
I usually only do a tea soak for hard to germinate varieties like rocotos. I talk about this in my recent planting video: ua-cam.com/video/iPPL8Jrp3u4/v-deo.html
4:14 I started growing some ghost peppers I ordered back in February of this year, and I think they messed up my order because they look like this, except have a rough texture. I think they sent me some reapers instead, no complaints though. Oh, and the plants are upright like jalapenos instead of bushy, so I have no idea what they are. Still excited to see what they really are, any advice on positively identifying them?
It's very difficult to ID superhot peppers these days because of all the crosses being developed. But if you want to post or message me photos on Instagram or Facebook, I'll take a look. Thanks for watching!
@@7PotClub hey rob, sorry i didnt get back to you, i thought something funny happened with youtube because i couldn't find your video or notification. Turns out i originally messaged you with my work account while i was looking with my personal lol. Anyway, im sorry to say that i have neither an imstagram or facebook to send a photo from. What i can say is that i was able to contact pepper joes thst was the supplier of my seeds, and they told me they looked most like reapers. As you can imagine the greatwst source of my comfusiin is how they look exactly like yours of the original strain, but i i had purchased them this year 12 years after their development and stabalised establishment. Now i like to think of the romantic notion thst somehow i had obtained a portion of the original gemetics, but of course that is extremely unlikey. So in your experiemce or expert opinion, is it plausibke that the seeds could still remain viable for such a long period of time and i had obtained someones caulted antique collection? Or possibley maybe the strain still isnt all that stable and can revert back to the original parent genetics occasionally?
Ps; i do have lots of photos just in case, and one is twisted and knarly so that it looks like a dragonfy's face (definately saving the seeds from thst one.)
I'm not sure if some of my reapers cross pollinated. I started with a true one I got from a nursery, I had it planted in the ground, but decided I wanted to keep it so I dug it up and put it in a pot. It survived 1 winter but died the next. From it I gathered seeds and started 4 or 5 plants. I'm down to 3 now due to unfavorable winters in a less than favorable storage area. One plant is a perfect reaper, its now 3 years old I believe, and 2 are sometimes reaper like (tail 75% of the time, but usually not very pointy and very smooth). I think they cross pollinated with my 5 year old Butch T Scorpion. Is there any way to really tell besides buy some new seeds from a trusted website?
Heat wise its not really a concern, but I've separated my true reaper this year so I can take seeds from it that I know won't cross pollinate with the Butch or the imperfect reapers. And when I say true reaper, every pepper on it has the blistered skin and a very "sharp" needle like tail.
I've been growing Reapers since 2013. As far as I'm concerned, the variety has never fully stabilized, and a variety of shapes and surfaces is really the norm, probably because of the recessiveness or dominance of various genes from the parents. I have used seeds from several sources, and almost never have I grown a plant with totally consistent pods. So I don't necessarily think your plants have cross pollinated. You might want to watch my video from last year about this. ua-cam.com/video/3M7uyqgrNag/v-deo.html
Yes I purchased 4 plants from a grower and they don't look like the typical reaper at all. They look more like a grumpy habanero, some with little tails others no tail.
Probably cross pollinated. Hope they're still hot!
Yes very!!!!!
Awesome channel! I have a question: I am planning on purchasing an AeroGarden and set it up in my garage. It gets pretty warm here. Should I run this Arogarden in the garage?
Thanks Kevin! If you keep the garage closed and it doesn't have good ventilation, it might not be a good choice. This is my first summer with my AeroGarden, so I'm not sure yet how they react to heat. I like to keep mine by a window so I get the added sunlight, and airflow when the window is open.
I grow hot peppers :-)
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Does anybody know if these peppers are sterile? So, if you successfully grow some peppers, will the seeds from those peppers produce a viable plant?
I’ve heard that for some hybrid peppers, the seeds will grow a plant, but those plants won’t flower.
That's an interesting question, Lonnie! All I can say is that I've never grown a pepper plant to maturity that didn't flower.
hi my friend how are you? hope all is well , i just ran across this video. i have a question for you , i got a package of reapers with seeds in the mail. from another person, the question is with the peppers being dry are the seeds inside still usable? i love to grow hot peppers but it seems the plants are slow to grow, i must be not holding my tongue right. lol. anyway any tips you could give me would be appreciated, sincerely your friend from the usa. mark. tell freddie i said meow, hello.
Hi Mark! The seeds should be fine. Reapers can take a while to germinate. A heating mat can help. Have you already planted them and they're not germinating? Freddy said meow back to you.
What is the best pepper to grow
Uk
That's a tough question to answer. What heat level do you enjoy?
Do you find if you plant different varieties next to each other and it’s windy they cross pollinate ? Truly bizarre as this has happened to me - shapes being different or what they have actually been marketed as.
Yes, I have had that happen! Creates some freaky crosses.
Sweet bees will carry pollinate then
Hi Rob, I'm new in your channel.
Can I send you a photo of one of my peppers? It's similar than one of these, some people told me that it's Carolina Reaper, but I'm not sure, I want the answer of someone who knows about this.
Thank you so much, regards from Costa Rica.
It's sometimes hard to ID peppers because so many look similar, but you can send me the photo at rob@7pot.club and I'll take a look!
@@7PotClub Thanks. (Done) 📨
Awesome video! I’m trying to grow “reapers” but they are currently green and are smooth and have little “tails”
Is there anyway to send you pictures and get your opinion on if they are reapers or not?
Thanks! There are many variations, and a lot of crosses have been made, so it's hard to be 100% sure. Where did you get your plants or seeds? If you want to send me photos, 7 Pot Club is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or you can email me rob@7pot.club.
I noticed that my CR plants are producing smooth fruits.
Thank you for posting this video. Without the information you provided, i would have thought i was sold something else.
Glad I could help!
Did you get them from Home Depot?
Need some seed how to get some I live Long Island
Here's a good source: jppepperseeds.com/products/carolina-reaper-capsicum-chinense-10-isolated-seeds?_pos=2&_sid=381ca3033&_ss=r
Please take the time to view the mmcdermott2 video on the Truth Behind the Carolina Repear Part I & II. 2000+ plants from 2013 less than 2% variability. He was the only authorized grower outside of Puckerbutt in 2013 and only Ed was authorized to sell seeds at that time.
Also, before making such broad claims please take the time to show the provenance of your seeds. You went halfway but failed to close the gap. When did the company you rerference acquire the seeds? Where did they get the seeds?
When looking at your plants verses those that were purchasing their seeds through authorized vendors we see a very different story emerging.
I appreciate your passion, but I reviewed what I said in this video and I only reported my personal experience growing some seeds I purchased and I did not make any broad claims. From the video: "I know there has been controversy surrounding the development of the Carolina Reaper by Ed Currie. But I’ve never really paid much attention and won’t be addressing that here."
I've always gone out of my way to say that I am not an expert about plant phenotypes. Peter Merle from Semillas La Palma is well respected in the pepper community and I suggest you contact him if you want to know about where he obtained seeds back in 2013. I am a hobby grower and I do this for fun, not controversy. Cheers! 😀
@@7PotClub been digging over at thehotpepper
BTW - the entire thread is a fabulous read.
It appears as though Semillas knew he got unstable seeds back in 2013 b/c him and McDermott were having a bit of a flame war about strain stability about the time "The Truth" vidoes were published.
Semmillas got 30 seeds for the 2013 season. He posted pictures of his results and they were all across the board. He asked Ed for 1000 seeds and was sold 30. He goes as far as to say that he was happy he didnt get 1000 seeds "because I would have a lot of trouble with my customers."
From what can tell Semillas then gave away seeds that he KNEW were unstable reapers with seed purchases.
Semillas then went on to sell the seeds commercially despite the following legal disclamer:
"B. Seed Purchases
Seeds purchased through PBPC, LLC, or its affiliates, along with plants and peppers grown therefrom, shall be used for personal and non-commercial purposes only. Any reproduction or redistribution of seeds or plants therefrom, or commercial use of peppers grown from these seeds, or derivatives thereof, is prohibited without the express written consent of PBPC, LLC, or its affiliates. In so purchasing seeds through PBPC, LLC, or its affiliates, you expressly agree to these terms and conditions of sale."
But he so goes on to state that US trademark law doesn't apply to him b/c he sells from overseas.
This enough to show that Semillas was being a bad faith actor when he gave seeds to you. You got unstable seeds.
I keep following the thread to see if Pepper Joe or Ed ever address any of the concerns as it appears as though Semillas was not alone in getting unstable seeds.
And moving down the forum it appears as though the unstable seeds might have come from pepper joe. Not 100% but it is definately implied.
Statement from Pepper Joe:
"Pepper Joe stepped in and was a staunch supporter of Ed's....and we took most of that heat in the early days. Smokin' Ed didn't answer back on the Blogs. Ed had his reasons for that and that is between him and the Chilehead community."
If Pepper Joe "took the heat" that sounds to me like they are at fault. I doubt they would have put their reputation on the line. Ed was selling and distributing the seeds for Joe so even if somebody bought the seeds from Ed they might have gotten some bad Joe peppers.
I appreciate the passion you bring to this topic.
Did you ever do the taste test of these early generation smoother Reapers?
I did, but not on camera. There were both types on the same plant, and I compared. No difference in taste.
Pretty cool. Did you end up saving the seeds separately?
I wish I had, but I didn't.
Great video!! Got any seeds from this past year? Thanks!!
Thanks! I don't save many seeds from our plants, but I really should start. I buy most of my seeds.
You should try the pepper the Sugar Ray speech it's very tasty sweet fruity and it's got a nice chick
I will check it out!
Hello. Wow that was interesting. I didn't know about the controversy and boy those peppers can look different. Them bumpy one sure are bit on the ugly side. Now how could you do a taste test between them peppers because after you take the first bite....are you able to taste anything except pain ? 😂. My this years few plants all came from last years seeds so I didn't spend any money buying new seeds. Hi Freddy 👋. Thanks 👍😀
I always get the flavor before the pain. I think it works better if you always have some food after you get the taste of the pepper and before the heat kicks in. I don't know why I love peppers. It certainly is not rational! Freddy says hi!
Oh really. I have tasted hot pepper one time and it sure was experience ! I am also a pepper lover but the sweet kind. I have wanted to grow few spicy peppers for awhile so maybe next year I'll try few. What would you recommend growing ? Do you use yours in cooking too or just for the hot sauces ?
I would start out with jalapeno or serrano and work up from there. My wife is an excellent cook and she uses peppers in many dishes. We freeze them and eat them all year!
Oh I have grown both of those once...least the jalapeno but they are boring I want to try something totally different. What is the pepper that has great taste & unique look and the one you guys use the most ? 'cause I want to go all out...like overboard 😂 that's how I roll 😂. Sorry if I'm pain in a bottox 😇👋
Then try Ari Charpita. Tiny but very hot. When dried and ground, supposedly the most valuable pepper in the world!
How do I tell which plants are female?
Hi Erin! Like tomatoes and many other plants, peppers don't have gender. They're self-pollinating. So, that's one less thing to worry about when growing capsicum. 😀🌶🌱
My reaper seeds came from puckerbutt in 2016. The same plant will put out perfect looking bumpy reapers with big stingers, and red hab looking pods right next to them! The ones that looks like habs still very much taste like reapers.
It's all very interesting. I wish I understood more about plant genetics.
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Gracias, Puja!
The name 7 pot club is misleading....
I'm curious. Why do you think that? The channel is about hot peppers. 7 Pot is a type of hot pepper.
Does Freddy have 6 toes?
Hi Samuel! Yes, he does. His paws are like mitts!
@@7PotClub that's what I thought when I saw him!
FREDDY!!!!!
We just left town for a week yesterday and we miss him already!
I grow hot peppers
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@@7PotClub thanks for the like
7 pot club can i get a shout out in one off your newest videos
Please that whill mean the world to me
Sure. I would be happy to give you a shout out. Just email me at rob@7pot.club with your name, where you live and anything else you'd like to share about yourself.
Great video! i Loved seeing all the different shapes that they could come out! Another Great video! Check out my youtube channel i ate a Carolina reaper after being inspired by your channel..worst choice i ever made ha ha XD
Watched your video and subscribed! That looked painful. I always find the inside pain is worse than the mouth pain. Thanks for the shoutout!
Shoutout to the squirrel in the background.
That squirrel is such a ham. 🐿
They don’t ships to India 🇮🇳 very 😔