Caribbean Red Habanero

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Caribbean Red Habanero peppers are native to Mexico and are now grown throughout the Caribbean. The wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruit grows about 2 inches long and ripens from lime green to bright red. The fruit delivers intense heat with a pungent, vividly fruity flavor, subtle smokiness, gentle sweetness, and distinct citrus notes. Excellent for hot sauces, marinades, and salsa, this red variety is slightly milder than its yellow cousin. Heirloom.

Heat level: 300,000 - 445,000 SHU

Plant height: 18 - 24 inches

Harvest: 110 - 120 days from transplant

25 seeds

Did you know? Humidity can reduce the viability of pepper seeds over time, causing  seeds to stagnate. That’s why every seed pack includes a silica gel packet to help keep the seeds dry and fresh. To save seeds for next year, place the seed packet and silica gel packet together in a quart-size freezer bag, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

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Pepper photos: Please use photos on the Pequin pepper page as a guide. Submit one photo of your plant bearing fruit and another showing the pepper(s) in your hand. In return, you may choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Exclusions apply.

Recipes: Submit your favorite pepper-dish recipe along with a photo of the finished dish and choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Submit an authentic ethnic recipe to receive five seed packs. Exclusions apply.

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