Habanero Red Caribbean – Caribbean heat with deep fruitiness
What makes Habanero Red Caribbean special
Habanero Red Caribbean is a Caribbean variant of the classic habanero, with an extra full flavour and aromatic strength. A favourite with sauce makers and chefs for its complex flavour profile.
Background and name
The variety comes from the Caribbean, where it is often used in jerk seasonings and hot sauces. It has a somewhat different shape and flavour compared with standard Habanero Red.
Appearance and growth habit
The plants grow 80–100 cm tall and produce plenty of pods 5–6 cm long that ripen from green to intense red. The shape is somewhat wider and more bumpy than ordinary habanero.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 250,000 – 400,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
Fruity, almost berry-like with touches of smoke and floral notes. It is incredibly good combined with tropical fruit, coconut milk or lime – perfect for Caribbean cooking.
Ways to use Habanero Red Caribbean
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Make a hot jerk marinade or Caribbean BBQ sauce
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Combine with mango or pineapple in salsa
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Freeze whole pods for later use
How to grow Habanero Red Caribbean
Habanero Red Caribbean belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. It grows best in a greenhouse but also works in a sunny, sheltered spot.
A Caribbean classic with full aroma and heat – a must in the chilli collection.
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
