About Habanero – Red
Red Habanero is fully ripe version of orange habanero, offering same extreme heat (100,000-350,000 SHU) with slightly different flavor profile. The red color indicates full ripeness and develops more complex, fruity sweetness. Some describe red habaneros as having more pronounced berry notes compared to citrus notes of orange ones. They’re essential in Caribbean hot sauces and jerk marinades. The beautiful red color makes them popular for decorative hot sauces. Extremely aromatic and flavorful despite intense heat.
Flavor profile
Extreme heat with sweet, fruity flavor
In the kitchen
Hot sauces, jerk seasoning, salsas
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 95-105 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
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