| Red Habanero Pepper | |
| Capsicum chinense |
The classic red habanero is a fiery red variation on the common orange habanero. Fruits are extremely hot, measuring 40 times hotter than the Jalapeno! The fruits are somewhat lantern shaped, and average 1" wide by 1 1/2" long. Plants can grow to 2-3 feet and bear quite heavily. As with most peppers, plants can be overwintered in warm areas or greenhouses for added production the following year.
Maturity: 90-100 days.
Heat:
Very hot.
Scoville Up to 300,000.
Origin: The Red Habanero has been around in one form or another for many years. The origin is unknown, but is likely from tropical America.