75 DAYS
Capsicum chinense
Expect huge yields of impressively large habaneros with Primero Red! This variety produces bright red peppers that are 2-3.5 in. long, significantly bigger than typical habaneros. Enjoy the classic rich habanero flavour without the overwhelming burn.
The fruit is smooth, vibrant, and incredibly productive, making this pepper a standout for hot sauce makers, roasting, drying, and bold fresh recipes. A flavour-forward habanero that brings generous harvests, gorgeous colour, and manageable heat to the garden.
Size: Peppers grow to an impressive length of 2-3.5 in.
Yield: High yielding, ideal for making sauces and fresh recipes.
Taste: Classic rich habanero flavour with significantly less heat; mildly sweet.
How to use: Excellent for hot sauces, roasting, drying, and in bold fresh recipes.
Planting tips: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil and keep moist. Maintain a soil temperature of 22°C for germination, which should take 10-14 days. Once plants are 5 in. tall, transplant to 3 in. pots, keeping them at a growing temperature of 17°C until ready for the garden.
Harvest tips: Harvest peppers once they are vibrant red for maximum flavour and visual appeal.
Pelleted seed.
