{"product_id":"rb003-superhot-pepper-seeds","title":"RB003 SUPERHOT PEPPER SEEDS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10+ Organically Grown Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRB003 Hot Pepper Seeds – Rare Ross Barber Superhot – Yellow Reaper × 7 Pot Brain Strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRB003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extreme Australian superhot created by pepper breeder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoss Barber of Queensland, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Developed from a cross between a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Carolina Reaper and 7 Pot Brain Strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, RB003 combines two formidable superhot bloodlines into one exceptionally gnarly and highly sought-after collector pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruits are spectacular. Pods mature from green to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and develop heavily blistered, wrinkled, and contorted surfaces reminiscent of their Brain Strain and Reaper ancestry. Individual peppers can develop twisted scorpion-like forms and pronounced pointed or stinger-like ends, giving RB003 an unmistakably aggressive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the appearance isn’t bluffing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRB003 is an exceptionally hot pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimates of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 million Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are frequently reported, placing it firmly in superhot territory. However, we have not found authoritative laboratory testing establishing a definitive SHU rating, so these figures should be considered estimates rather than an official measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes RB003 especially interesting is that there’s genuine flavor underneath all that heat. Growers describe a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruity, citrus-forward and floral character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes accompanied by a slight bitterness. The combination works particularly well for extremely hot sauces where a relatively small amount of pepper can contribute tremendous heat along with distinctive flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are vigorous and can become quite large under favorable conditions, with reports of plants reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4+ feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They can also be impressively productive, producing substantial crops of the wicked-looking red pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious superhot collectors and growers interested in modern hobbyist pepper breeding, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRB003 is an exceptional variety with a fascinating pedigree, unmistakable appearance, and truly formidable heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ross Barber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Carolina Reaper × 7 Pot Brain Strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green to Deep Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavily Wrinkled, Contorted, Often Scorpion-Like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extreme Superhot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported Heat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–2 Million SHU (unverified estimate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruity, Citrusy, Floral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4+ Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Superhot Sauces, Fermentation, Drying, Powders, Flakes \u0026amp; Collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAUTION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RB003 is an extremely hot pepper. 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