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Habanero 'Caribbean Red'

Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Caribbean Red'

Overview
An intensely hot heirloom habanero that brings serious heat along with a distinctive fruity, citrusy flavor that's prized by hot sauce makers and spicy food enthusiasts. The bright red, lantern-shaped pods pack a punch at 300,000-445,000 Scoville units while maintaining the complex flavor profile that makes habaneros so sought after. This productive variety thrives in hot climates and rewards patient growers with an abundant harvest of fiery perfection.
Planting
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (80°F+) for germination. Transplant after soil warms to 70°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, pepper weevil. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, pepper mild mottle virus.