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Capsicum annuum 'Hot Pepper Lantern (Red Habernero type)'
Pepper, Hot Pepper Lantern (Red Habernero type)
Earlier and more productive than regular habaneros. Magnificent, elongated, and wrinkled, red, lantern-shaped fruits are 3-4" long. Hot Paper Lantern peppers share habanero-type heat,but they tend to be slightly sweeter before the heat really kicks in, mixed with some light smokiness. This pepper also has a very thin skin which makes it great for drying. Use for seasoning, salsas, hot sauce and even roasting. 150,000 to 400,000 Scoville units, Yikes!
- Habanero-type lantern fruits with intense heat
- Hot pepper, very hot, often well above jalapeño range
- Bright red ripe fruits are aromatic and fruity
- Best for hot sauces and spicy marinades
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Hot Pepper Lantern (Red Habernero type)'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.