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Caribbean Red Habanero
Tropical
TropicalCapsicum chinense 'Caribbean Red'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 90 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
The ultimate heat lover's pepper, delivering intense fruity flavor alongside serious fire that registers 300,000-400,000 Scoville units. Unlike many superhot peppers that sacrifice flavor for heat, Caribbean Red maintains a delicious tropical fruit taste that complements its intense burn. This prolific producer thrives in hot climates and containers, rewarding brave gardeners with months of fiery harvests.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil temperatures (75-85°F) for germination.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevils, thrips. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, mosaic virus.