This chile belongs to the Capsicum Chinense family of peppers, of South American origin. In Mexico it is planted exclusively in the Yucatan Peninsula, where it was probably introduced from Cuba, which might explain its popular name "Habanero". The Habanero is one of the world's hottest chile. Its heat level is 10. For the uninitiated even a tiny piece of Habanero would cause intense and prolonged oral suffering. Underneath the heat is a delicate plum-tomato apple-like flavour. The riper red ones have a sweetness that gives them a mouthwatering appeal. Grown in Mexico and the Caribbean. It has an irregular spheroid shape, with a small point, and is around 5 cm long by 3.25-4.5 cm wide. It is available in green, yellow, scarlet and deep red. It has a number of close relatives such as Scotch Bonnet and Rocoto. It is used mainly raw because it loses subtlety, but not heat, when cooked. Seed catalogues list from 75 to 125 days to harvest. This is in addition to 50 to 80 days of indoor growth and up to 30 days for germination. Slow to germinate, must be grown in warm, moist conditions. The Habanero when ripe or dried and powdered has a unique apricot scent. 300,000+ SHU.

very hot, 2 to 2.5 inches long, 0.75 to 1.25 inches wide, Habanero Type, matures from green to bright yellow, elongated, pendant pods, Uses: Long Season

From a chile grower in Punta Gorda, this hardy chile can boast of being a hurricane survivor

The delicate aroma of this orange-red squash shaped chile combines with heat for a wonderful taste sensation

The Byers family cruise led to the discovery of this incendiary red habanero

Habanero Type, matures from green to chocolate brown, also called "Congo Black" - A deep rich brown suffuses this volcanic chinense. uses: super sauces,marinades season: Long Season

A chocolate brown Habanero type from Trinidad

Spreading low bush, 2-3 ft. tall and 4 ft. across. Very productive and early, fruit 1" long and 1/2" across, bullet-shaped.

The Gold Bullet is exclusive trademarks of the Redwood City Seed Company.

2 to 3 inches long by 1.5 to 2 inches wide, Habanero Type, matures from green to golden yellow, a larger podded variety, Uses: Long Season

Matures from green to orange; big sister to the Habanero Red Savina TM **Cross Country Nurseries is a licensed grower of the FranciscaTM Habanero (PVP 9600043). Transplants are provided for the home gardener. Seeds from these peppers can not be legally saved to sell to others. You must plan to use these peppers for your own use. season: 98 days, Long Season