Red Habanero Pepper Seeds – 20 Fiery Hot Heirloom Chili Seeds (Capsicum chinense)

Red Habanero peppers are a beloved heirloom chili known for their intense heat and fruity, floral flavor. These lantern-shaped peppers mature from green to a vibrant red, adding a bold splash of color to vegetable gardens and containers. With their fiery heat, they are a favorite for making hot sauces, salsas, and spicy seasonings. Whether you are an experienced chili grower or a heat-seeking gardener, Red Habanero delivers both ornamental beauty and culinary punch.

Grow your own supply of these premium hot peppers from seed. The plants are vigorous and productive, thriving in warm, sunny conditions. Start seeds indoors to get a head start on the season, then transplant outdoors once the soil has warmed. With proper care, you'll be harvesting your own homegrown habaneros in no time.

Plant Features

• Extremely hot chili pepper with a fruity, smoky flavor
• Heirloom variety that produces 1-2 inch lantern-shaped peppers
• Peppers ripen from green to bright red at maturity
• Productive plants that grow well in gardens or containers
• Ideal for hot sauces, salsas, and drying

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in tropical climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (as perennial); grown as annual elsewhere
• Days to Maturity: 90-100 days from transplant
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Red Habanero seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently warm (80-85°F) and moist for best germination. Once seedlings have several true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off and transplant outdoors in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart.

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Peppers are ready to harvest when they reach full color and firmness. Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and wash hands thoroughly afterward.

What's Included

20 Red Habanero Pepper seeds (Capsicum chinense).