Bring the heat with bold, smoky flavor!
Red Habanero peppers are fiery little powerhouses that light up your garden and your taste buds. These wrinkled, lantern-shaped chilies ripen to a brilliant red and deliver intense heat with a smoky, fruity twist. A favorite in Caribbean and Latin American kitchens, they’re perfect for sauces, stews, and anyone who loves cooking with serious spice.
Variety: Red Habanero (Capsicum chinense)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual
Height: 24–36 inches
Flavor Profile: Extremely hot with smoky, fruity notes
Color: Bright red when mature
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 90–100 days to mature fruits
Uses: Ideal for hot sauces, jerk marinades, spicy stews, and fiery condiments
Fun Fact: Red Habaneros regularly reach over 300,000 Scoville Heat Units, handle with care and keep a glass of milk nearby!
These peppers are not for the timid! Their bold heat and smoky-sweet flavor make them perfect for crafting homemade hot sauces, adding fire to jerk chicken, or spicing up a pot of chili. Just a small slice adds a big punch, and their vibrant red color makes them as beautiful as they are intense. A must-grow for heat seekers and flavor chasers!
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil are essential.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Transplant seedlings 18 inches apart once the soil warms.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep the soil evenly moist, don’t let it dry out.
🌿 Support and Maintain: Stake plants if needed to support heavy fruit loads.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when fruits are fully red and glossy. Use gloves when harvesting to avoid skin irritation.
