Habanero Pepper, Hot Pepper 'Red Savina'

Capsicumchinense

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
chinense (chi-NEN-see)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Herbs
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bullhead City, Arizona

Morgan Hill, California

Rocklin, California

Orange Springs, Florida

Frankfort, Kentucky

Mineola, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Wheatfield, IN | August 2013 | negative

From everything I have read, you can not save seeds from this plant and grow Red Savina peppers from them. That is a false statement and...Read More

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Bullhead City, AZ | July 2006 | positive

I am new at this, have started red savina in small pots (2) only one pot has sprouted, have 2 seedlings out of 4. nursing them like babie...Read More

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| November 2005 | positive

A cultivar of habanero, named Red Savina, which is a product of a company, is supposed the be the hottest type of chilli that's been test...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Tiny infernos of intense fire. These peppers could be classed as a lethal weapon.

A little dab will do ya.

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Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | positive

This is reportedly the hottest pepper in the world, I like them hot, and I like this one. rated at over 500,000 heat units-almost two ti...Read More

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