About Paper Lantern
Paper Lantern is habanero-type with unique elongated shape. Rating 200,000-300,000 SHU offers extreme heat. The lantern-like shape is distinctive. Fruity habanero flavor with good heat. More elongated than typical habaneros. Very productive plants. The shape makes them interesting. Excellent for hot sauce production. The heat is serious but flavorful. Shows shape variation in chinense.
Flavor profile
Extreme heat
In the kitchen
Habanero-type, hot sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
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