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Habanero 'Red Savina' — Peppers

90-100days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderate to difficultdifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Maintain soil temperature 80-85°F for germination. Transplant after soil reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture but not waterlogged
Soil: Well-draining sandy loam with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 12-30 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 1-2 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Lantern-shaped, deeply wrinkled
Flavour: Extremely hot with fruity, citrusy undertones and slight smokiness

In the kitchen

Hot sauces, salsas, marinades, extreme heat seasoning. Use sparingly in cooking.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevils, flea beetles
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, anthracnose
Resistance: Good resistance to bacterial leaf spot and tobacco mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	September – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can benefit from same pest management

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CarrotsHelp break up soil and don't compete for nutrients or space

OnionsDeter aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and death in pepper plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Habanero 'Red Savina'?

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