Habanero Red Hot Pepper
Capsicum sinense
Price: $3.25
SKU: 3310161100 days - The 1½ inch long fruit taper to a blunt end on plants that reach thirty inches tall. The fruit can be used when they are immature and green in color, but are full-flavored after they reach their mature, red color. Although they can become extremely hot, unlike other peppers touted for their heat, 'Red Habanero' peppers are also flavorful. They are are used to add heat and flavor to recipes, jellies, sauces, chocolates, and even infused into alcohol.
A Caribbean favorite, 'Red Habanero' peppers are said to be many times hotter than standard 'Habanero' peppers, and depending on the growing conditions, can reach 100,000 to 450,000 Scoville Units. They can be a little slower than other pepper varieties to germinate, so keep the soil moist, warm, and be patient.
A Caribbean favorite, 'Red Habanero' peppers are said to be many times hotter than standard 'Habanero' peppers, and depending on the growing conditions, can reach 100,000 to 450,000 Scoville Units. They can be a little slower than other pepper varieties to germinate, so keep the soil moist, warm, and be patient.
See also 'Habanero' hot pepper.
Sow seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to your last expected frost date. Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their thickness. The optimum soil temperature is 80°F. Germination can be erratic. The most common cause of poor germination is the result of uneven planting depths.
Transplant only after night temperatures average above 55°F. Plants are tender and thrive in warm weather. Blossoms drop if temperatures fall below 60°F or if they get too much nitrogen.
For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed pepper growing guide.
Transplant only after night temperatures average above 55°F. Plants are tender and thrive in warm weather. Blossoms drop if temperatures fall below 60°F or if they get too much nitrogen.
For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed pepper growing guide.
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★★★★★ Zowie! Hotter than your average habanero
By NA Olson on January 12, 2016
By NA Olson on January 12, 2016
These are fantastic but hotter than your average habanero. They add quite a punch to our homemade hot sauce!
