Red Habanero Peppers are hotter than Orange Habanero Peppers. They have a Scoville heat unit rating of 100,000 - 350,000. Red Habanero Peppers have searing heat combined with a citrusy, smoky flavor. Red Habanero Peppers are perfect for spicing up a pot of chili or making killer hot sauce. Red Habanero Peppers can be twice as hot as Orange Habanero Peppers, but their heat is still complemented with the citrusy, smoky flavor that makes Habaneros irresistible. They are perfect for salsas, marinades, and hot sauces.
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Life Cycle: Annual

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Season: Warm Season

Plant Type: Extremely Hot 100,000-350,000 Scoville

Features: Open Pollinated, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Deer Resistant

Fruit Size: 1”-2" Long

Days to Maturity: 100 Days

Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches

Planting Depth: 1/4 inch

Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow

Cold Stratification: No

Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10