White Chilli Reaper Pepper Seeds (7 pieces)

White Chilli Reaper

White Pepper Seeds Fruit – Chilli Reaper is a rare and fiery hybrid chili variety recognized for its ghostly white or pale ivory color and extreme heat. This eye-catching pepper belongs to the super-hot chili category and is cultivated both for its bold spice and ornamental beauty. Its compact plant structure, exotic appearance, and spicy punch make it a favorite among chili lovers, hot sauce makers, and spice enthusiasts.

Key Features:

•  Unique creamy white to pale yellow fruits

•  Intense heat level (comparable to ghost pepper types)

•  Fruiting size: 3–5 cm, tapering, wrinkled skin

•  Compact and high-yielding plants (ideal for pots or open fields)

•  Great for fresh use, drying, pickling, and hot sauces

Scoville Heat Units (SHU):

Estimated between 300,000 to 800,000 SHU (depends on variety line and maturity)

Uses:

• Fresh chili in extreme spice recipes

• Drying for chili flakes or powder

• Making gourmet hot sauces

• Ornamental gardening (eye-catching white contrast)

• Natural pest repellent in companion planting

🌱 Cultivation of White Chilli Reaper

1. Climate & Growing Season:

• Temperature: Grows best at 25°C–35°C

• Light: Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day)

• Humidity: Moderate to low; avoid heavy rain during fruiting

• Season: Spring to late summer in temperate regions; year-round in tropical areas

2. Soil & Sowing:

• Soil type: Well-drained loamy soil rich in compost

• pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Sowing method: Start in seedling trays indoors or in nursery beds

• Germination time: 8–14 days

• Seed rate: ~200–300 grams/acre

3. Transplanting & Spacing:

• Transplant seedlings at 4–6 weeks of age (10–15 cm tall)

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants; 60–75 cm between rows

• Support: Light staking or cages may help manage fruit-laden branches

4. Nutrient & Fertilizer Management:

• Base application: Compost + Phosphorus + Potassium

• Top dressing: NPK 60:40:40 kg/ha in split doses

• Apply Calcium and Magnesium to prevent blossom end rot

• Boost flowering with foliar sprays of micronutrients

5. Irrigation:

• Regular irrigation during vegetative and flowering stages

• Reduce watering slightly during ripening for stronger flavor and heat

• Avoid waterlogging

6. Pest & Disease Management:

• Pests: Aphids, white flies, thrips, and cutworms

• Diseases: Anthracnose, damping-off, bacterial leaf spot

• Control Measures:

  • Use neem oil or biopesticides

  • Maintain crop hygiene and remove infected plants

  • Rotate crops and avoid overcrowding

7. Flowering & Fruiting:

• First flowering: 40–50 days after transplanting

• Fruiting: 60–80 days after sowing

• Fruits mature from pale green → ivory/white → slightly off-white or yellow (depending on ripeness)

8. Harvesting & Yield:

• Harvest when fruits are firm and reach full white color

• Avoid overripening for maximum pungency

• Yield: 8–15 tonnes/ha depending on care and climate