HOT PEPPER Seeds, Habañero

Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense 'Habanero') is an heirloom, open-pollinated chili producing small, lantern-shaped pods with intense heat and a fruity aroma. One of the hottest common peppers, it brings fire and flavor to sauces and salsas.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense 'Habanero'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated chili pepper
• Heat: Up to 215,000 Scoville units (very hot)
• Plant height: 18 to 24 inches
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Temperature: Warm-season, above 70F

Best for

• Hot sauces and salsas
• Spicy marinades and jerk dishes
• Fruity-hot condiments
• Warm-season gardens and containers

How to grow

Start seeds indoors early, as habaneros need a long, warm season. Transplant after soil warms above 70F, in full sun and fertile soil. Keep moisture consistent to prevent blossom end rot. Harvest when pods turn fully orange or red. Handle with care and wear gloves when cutting.

Flavor profile

Intensely hot with a distinctive fruity, tropical aroma and flavor that lingers behind the fire.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.