Caribbean Red Habanero Hot Pepper Seeds

Caribbean habanero is one of the world's best-known, intensely hot peppers. Its distinctive wrinkled fruit changes from green to orange and then red. Very high heat and a rich fruity flavour make it a popular choice for lovers of spicy food.

This pepper is suitable for many home uses, including hot sauces and pickles, and gives good yields under appropriate growing conditions.

Features

• Very high heat, placing it among intensely hot pepper varieties for those who enjoy bold flavours.
• A distinctive combination of heat and fruitiness for cooking.
• High yields, with many fruit produced during the season.
• Attractive, distinctive fruit with both ornamental and crop value.
• Suitable for home growing in containers, gardens or on rooftops.

Planting season in Jordan

• Start indoors or in a nursery: January–March.
• Transplant into the ground or outdoor pots: March–May.
• Expected time to harvest: 90–110 days after planting.

Growing conditions

• Warm temperatures of 20–30°C.
• 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Regular watering without excess water.
• Light, well-drained soil, such as an improved growing medium.

Plant information

• Height: 60–100 cm.
• Fruit colour: green, then orange, turning red when ripe.
• Heat level: 100,000–350,000 Scoville heat units.
• Seed quantity: as stated on the pack.

Uses

• Homemade hot sauces.
• Pickling.
• Adding intense heat to dishes.
• Drying and grinding into a spice.

Important notes

• Wear gloves when handling the peppers.
• Avoid touching your eyes after handling them.
• Not suitable for people who cannot tolerate very spicy food.

Growing tip

For best results, start seeds in seedling trays with a light growing medium, then transplant once a strong root system has formed. Regular feeding helps improve growth, yield and fruit quality.