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Habanero Francisca

Origin
Mexico
Ripe color
Orange
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

300,000 – 450,000 SHU

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About Habanero Francisca

Habanero Francisca is Mexican habanero selection. Rating 300,000-450,000 SHU offers extreme heat. Selected for heat and productivity. The orange color is classic. Used in Mexican cooking. Shows Mexican habanero breeding. Very productive plants. The fruity flavor is excellent. Important commercial variety. Essential Mexican habanero.

Flavor profile

Extremely hot

In the kitchen

Mexican habanero select

Growing information

Difficulty
Moderate
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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