Red Savina Habanero
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum chinense · introduced 1994
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 90-100 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Also known as
| Name | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Savina | Synonym |
Origin & history
A selection out of orange habanero made by Frank Garcia in California, and the Guinness world record holder for pungency from 1994 until Bhut Jolokia displaced it in 2007. It was plant-variety-protected, which is unusual for a chile.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 90-100 days | |
| Scoville heat | 350,000-580,000 SHU | The 1994 record test returned 577,000 SHU; ordinary garden fruit sits lower in this range. |
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
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
- open-pollinated
Chocolate Habanero
95-120 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, all independent references.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government
- Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums · CABI (2012), Scholarly Reference