(Capsicum chinense) Red Habanero is among the world's hottest peppers, growing on 3-foot plants with 2-inch pods that turn red when ripe. These peppers deliver intense heat (100,000–450,000 Scoville Units) and fruity, floral notes. Popular in Caribbean cuisine, they're used in recipes, sauces, jellies, and chocolates. Seeds germinate slowly; keep soil warm and moist for best results.
Genus: Capsicum chinense. Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, non-GMO. Origin: Originates from the Amazon region of South America.
