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Primero Red F1 Pepper

Scientific Name : Capsicum chinense

Bred in Collaboration with : University of Wisconsin

Type : Hot

Heat : 4 - hot

Class : Habanero

Habit : Large, vigorous

Fruit Colour : Green to red

Fruit Size : 2.75-3.5 in./7-9 cm long x 1.25-1.5 in./3-4 cm wide

Disease Resistance : IR: TSWV

Days to maturity from transplant (green) : 60-65

Days to maturity from transplant (ripe) : 75-80

One of the earliest ripening varieties of habanero on the market ripens in a similar time frame as bell peppers. Extremely high yield potential of lantern-shape fruit that ripen from green to bright red. Fruit are large compared to other habaneros, which translates to lower labor costs. Peppers have approximately 1/3 the heat of a standard habanero, letting you appreciate the rich habanero flavor. Great for fresh salsa, drying and cooking. 

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Habanero Primero Red Pepper - HandPicked Vegetables
Habanero Primero Red Pepper, is one of the earliest ripening habaneros on the market, with fruit ready to harvest as early as bell peppers. This pepper produces huge yields of fruit, larger than other standard habaneros, with just about one-third the heat of a typical Habanero pepper.