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This extremely hot pepper, originally from the Yucatn peninsula in Mexico, is now also cultivated in the Carribean and around North America. This pepper typically grows to about 1 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches in length. It appears plentifully from bushes growing around 3 feet in height.
The Carribean red habanero is about twice as hot as a regular habanero. It matures in as little as 90 days, and is suited to northern climates and even to growing in a larger-sized container. This pepper is considered especially nice for decorative purposes as well, though you will want to harvest it eventually for the fruity flavor as a fine addition to extra spicy salsas and marinades and for some very hot sauces.
Nancy says
I bought a little Caribbean Red plant on clearance, so glad I did! Those little peppers made great HOT salsa!! Can't wait for more peppers to ripen!
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Nice! Such great peppers!
George H Bovaird says
Are they really that hot. I planted 1 this year. It’s growing
Steve says
I found these peppers in a Spanish grocery years ago. My wife has since then cultivated them for me. I have made salsa and hot sauce with them. However, I best enjoy them sliced on sandwiches, pizza, spaghetti, and anywhere else one would use a hot pepper. Be sure to wear gloves when handling. You may be sorry if you don't.
Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
Yes, great peppers, Steve, and quite hot for sure!