Habaneros are one of the most popular types of chili in Germany because of their pronounced heat. But the eye doesn't miss out either. The numerous varieties are interestingly shaped and offer a wide range of colours. We present a few special specimens.

Habaneros come in many different colors

Habanero Orange

The fruits of this variety are bright orange in color after ripening. They reach a length of 30 to 40 cm and a width of 20 to 30 cm. Its shape is reminiscent of a folded lantern.

  • Sharpness level 10
  • for sauces and salsas

Habanero Red

This variant is one of the hottest chillies in the world and at the same time offers a fruity aroma. The fruits are also folded like lanterns, but turn red when ripe.

  • Sharpness level 10
  • for salsas, goes well with tropical fruits

Habanero Purple

This chili variety comes from the USA. The fruits are about 5 cm long and about 3 cm wide. They are still green when unripe. If you harvest them after around 100 days of ripening, they will have turned purple.

  • Sharpness level 10
  • for salsas and dishes with tropical fruits

Habanero mustard

The approximately 5 cm long fruits are heavily folded and thick-fleshed. They are initially green to violet in color and become yellow to mustard-colored as they ripen.

  • Sharpness level 10
  • for sauces and salsas; for seasoning

Chocolate

The shape of their fruits is typical Habanero: folded. But the chocolate brown color stands out and gave this strain its name. Its sharpness emerges a bit hesitantly at the beginning, only to then unfold with full force.

  • Sharpness level 10
  • for sauces and marinades

Habanero Red Savina

From 1994 to 2006, this variety was considered the hottest chili in the world. It is a protected Californian breed and is therefore rarely available outside of the USA. Its distinctive fruity aroma is reminiscent of oranges.

  • Sharpness level 10
  • good for salsas and fish dishes

tips

You don't have to let a crop surplus of this variety go unused. The fruits are easy to dry and can then be ground into powder.

Sweet habanero

This variety offers a fruity aroma, but completely omits the spiciness. It is ideal for anyone who does not like or cannot tolerate spicy food. The fruits are orange, round and wrinkled.

  • Sharpness level 0
  • for salads and for snacking

Habanero Santa Lucia

This is a not so hot breed. The fruits are red, wrinkled and have the dimensions of a. 3*4cm Cultivation is rewarded with a high crop yield.

  • Degree of sharpness 8
  • for cooking, pickling and drying

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