Green Habanero

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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to green, habanero-type pods. Heat sits around 100,000–350,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Roots trace to Yucatán, Mexico. Habanero-type pepper with the characteristic lantern shape and fruity aroma of its species. XL form.

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NameGreen Habanero

Alternative Name(s)Hab Green; Habañero Green; Habanero Green XL; Hab Green XL; Habañero Green XL; Habanero Green

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-G-SM-H-7-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100,000 - 350,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Green/Mustard

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to green, habanero-type pods. Heat sits around 100,000–350,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Roots trace to Yucatán, Mexico. Habanero-type pepper with the characteristic lantern shape and fruity aroma of its species. XL form.

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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How hot is the Green Habanero?

The Green Habanero measures 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 45 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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