Hot Pepper Seeds, Red Savina

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Description

(Capsicum chinense). A habanero with more backbone! The Red Savina was bred to be larger, hotter, and heavier than a traditional habanero. This beautiful crimson pepper ranks about 250K Scoville heat units. This pepper adds that lovely habanero flavor to sauces, salsas, soups, and more! Bred by Frank Garcia of GNS Spices in Walnut Creek, California.

  • 90-100 days to maturity
  • 8-12 hours of full sun
  • Sprouts in 7-10 days
  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Plant Spacing: 14-18"
  • Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
  • Frost Hardy: No

Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs

Growing Tips

The Red Savina is a super-hot habanero pepper heirloom that needs full sun, warmth, and consistent care throughout the growing season. The plant prefers rich and well-draining soil with moderate moisture.

When to Grow

Start Red Savina seeds indoors about 8-12 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Transplant seedlings outdoors only after the risk of frost has passed, and when temperatures stay above 65 F. Check your local frost dates to align planting times with your USDA growing zone.

How to Sow and Plant

Sow Red Savina seeds about 1/4 inch deep. They germinate best in warm soil, ideally between 80-85 F. Using a heating mat can help maintain this optimal temperature. Keep the seedlings under grow lights or in a sunny window for strong early growth. When transplanting in the garden, space each plant 14-18 inches apart, or place them in individual containers, as they also adapt well to pots.

How to Grow

Sow Red Savina seeds about 1/4 inch deep. They germinate best in warm soil, ideally between 80-85 F. Using a heating mat can help maintain this optimal temperature. Keep the seedlings under grow lights or in a sunny window for strong early growth. When transplanting in the garden, space each plant 14-18 inches apart, or place them in individual containers, as they also adapt well to pots.

How to Save

  • Peppers are mainly self-pollinating, but bees occasionally work pepper flowers as well.
  • To be absolutely sure that you will not have any crossing, different varieties should be isolated by at least 500 feet.
  • It is a good idea to wear gloves when working with very hot peppers, and to consider wearing a mask when working with a large quantity of dried seeds.
  • To save seed, allow the fruit to mature fully; then simply remove seeds.
  • Let seeds dry for a week before storing them in a jar.
  • Pepper seeds will remain viable for up to 5 years.

FAQ

How hot are Red Savina peppers?
They are extremely hot, with heat levels reaching 250,000 to 500,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which is much hotter than typical habanero varieties.

When can I start harvesting Red Savina peppers?
They typically mature in about 90-100 days after transplanting outdoors.

Can I grow Red Savina peppers in containers?
Yes, they are well-suited to container gardening. Choose a pot at least 12 inches deep for optimal growth.

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