Habanero Santana Red is a red Habanero variety whose fruits are quite elongated, only slightly ribbed and have an uneven surface. Perhaps the Habanero is crossed with a Bhut Jolokia. The very hot pods ripen from lime green to a rich bright red.

The Habanero species is thought to have originated in the Yucatan region of Mexico. Although the name 'habanero' can be translated as 'someone or something from Havana', the plant only grows in isolation on the island of Cuba. Even today, it is mainly grown on the Yucatan Peninsula, but it is mainly orange and yellow habanero varieties that are grown here. The red variety usually comes from the Caribbean or the southern states of the USA. They have such an intensely fruity flavor that many other types of chili have a very hard time competing with habanero peppers. Their tropical, fruity flavor makes them an essential ingredient in any salsa and allows them to combine particularly well with tropical fruits.

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Number of seeds:	10
Sun exposure:	Sun
Origin:	Mexico