Caribbean Red Habanero
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum chinense
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 90-110 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A red habanero line noticeably hotter than the orange standard, widely grown for hot sauce in the Caribbean and the southern United States.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 90-110 days | |
| Scoville heat | 300,000-445,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- open-pollinated
Orange Habanero
90-100 days
- open-pollinated
7 Pot Brain Strain
100-120 days
- open-pollinated
7 Pot Douglah
100-120 days
- open-pollinated
7 Pot Primo
100-130 days
- open-pollinated
7 Pot Yellow
100-130 days
- open-pollinated
Bhut Jolokia Chocolate
100-130 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 3 sources, including 2 independent references.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog
- Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums · CABI (2012), Scholarly Reference