Caribbean Red Pepper Seeds

Caribbean Red Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a legendary super-hot pepper renowned for its intense heat, vibrant red color, and rich fruity flavor. Developed from Caribbean habanero types, this vigorous variety produces abundant wrinkled peppers that ripen from green to brilliant red. Exceptionally productive and easy to grow in warm climates, Caribbean Red is a favorite among serious chile enthusiasts and hot sauce makers.

Why Grow Caribbean Red?
Produces abundant bright red super-hot peppers. Rich fruity flavor with extreme heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, salsa, drying, and pepper powders. A favorite for serious pepper growers.

Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU)
Bold tropical fruit flavor followed by an intense, long-lasting heat. Outstanding for homemade hot sauces, fiery salsa, marinades, chili, pepper jellies, dried flakes, and gourmet pepper powders. Use sparingly—a little delivers plenty of heat.

Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and continue producing until frost. Harvest peppers when fully bright red for maximum flavor and heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.

Seedman Notes
Caribbean Red has earned a loyal following because it combines exceptional heat with outstanding flavor. While it's certainly a pepper for heat lovers, the rich fruity taste is what makes it truly special. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy crafting premium hot sauces with authentic Caribbean character.

Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Wrinkled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Powders