Habanero Caribbean Red Pepper produces intensely hot fruits ranging from approximately 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. The peppers ripen from lime green to bright red and offer a distinctive citrusy, slightly smoky flavor that makes them especially useful in hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and spice blends. Plants reach approximately 30 inches tall and are well suited to containers, raised beds, garden plots, greenhouses, and traditional rows. These non-GMO, heirloom seeds are offered in a 100-seed packet.

Germination Rate: 62%. Test Date: 10/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%

Why Choose Caribbean Red Habanero Pepper?

• Powerful Heat: Delivers approximately 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units for serious hot-pepper growers and heat-loving cooks.
• Bright Red Maturity: Fruits ripen from lime green to vivid red, making it easy to see when the harvest has reached its mature color.
• Citrusy, Slightly Smoky Flavor: Adds more than heat to sauces, salsas, marinades, and savory recipes.
• Compact Plant Size: Plants reach approximately 30 inches tall and fit well in containers, raised beds, greenhouses, and rows.
• Flexible Growing: Grow Caribbean Red in a garden plot, raised bed, greenhouse, or container with good drainage.
• Versatile Harvest: Use the fruits fresh, dried, smoked, pickled, or blended into homemade seasonings.
• Generous Seed Count: A 100-seed packet supports a full planting or multiple sowings for dedicated pepper growers.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost to give this warm-season pepper a strong head start.
• Provide Sunlight: Grow in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day.
• Prepare the Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.0–7.0 and amend with compost before transplanting.
• Plant Carefully: Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep and keep the seed-starting mix evenly moist during germination.
• Transplant Safely: Move plants outdoors after frost danger has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 55°F.
• Space Plants: Allow about 18–24 inches between plants and 24–36 inches between rows for airflow and room to develop.
• Water Consistently: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings without letting plants wilt repeatedly.
• Support the Plants: Stake or cage plants if branches become heavy with fruit.
• Feed Thoughtfully: Apply a balanced fertilizer at transplant, then avoid excessive nitrogen once flowering begins so plants focus on fruit production.
• Harvest with Care: Pick lime-green fruits for an earlier harvest or allow them to ripen to bright red for mature color and flavor. Wear gloves and keep hands away from eyes because capsaicin is intense.

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• Great Customer Service: David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.

Cooking Methods

• Hot Sauce: Blend bright red Caribbean Red Habaneros with vinegar, garlic, fruit, or citrus for a fiery sauce with layered flavor.
• Salsas and Dips: Use sparingly with tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, or fruit to add intense heat and a citrusy note.
• Jerk Sauces and Marinades: Add carefully measured pepper to Caribbean-inspired marinades and jerk-style sauces.
• Dried and Ground: Dry ripe red peppers and grind them into a powerful seasoning for spice rubs and blends.
• Smoked: Smoke the peppers before drying or blending to emphasize their slightly smoky flavor.
• Pickled: Preserve whole or sliced peppers in vinegar for a fiery condiment. Use appropriate food-safety practices for storage.

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Grow intensely hot peppers that ripen from lime green to bright red with citrusy, slightly smoky flavor.

Nutritional Information

Approximate nutrition for 1 habanero pepper, about 9 grams, based on harvested pepper rather than planting seeds:

• Calories: Approximately 4
• Total Fat: Approximately 0.1 gram
• Sodium: Approximately 0 milligrams
• Total Carbohydrate: Approximately 0.7 gram, less than 1% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: Approximately 0.3 gram, about 1% Daily Value
• Total Sugars: Approximately 0.4 gram
• Protein: Approximately 0.1 gram
• Vitamin C: Approximately 16.5 milligrams, about 18% Daily Value
• Vitamin A: Approximately 12 micrograms RAE, about 1% Daily Value
• Potassium: Approximately 40 milligrams, about 1% Daily Value

Nutrition varies with growing conditions, harvest size, variety, preparation, and serving size. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. These values apply to harvested peppers, not seeds.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heat level, fruit size, color, production, maturity, and harvest timing can vary with weather, soil, cultural practices, and local growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container. Protect them from moisture and temperature swings to help preserve viability.
• Planting Zones: Caribbean Red Habanero is a warm-season annual. Start indoors in cooler climates and transplant outdoors only after frost danger has passed. Check local planting calendars for the best timing in your area.

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