Red Savina
Between 1994-2006, this was the world's hottest chilli; selectively bred to produce hotter, heavier and larger fruit than the traditional Habanero, the Red Savina measures in at almost 600,000 SHU.
The Red Savina was the world's hottest chilli between 1994-2006, measuring in between 350,000 to 577,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It is a good introduction to very hot chilli!
The Red Savina is a cultivar of the Habanero chilli and was selectively bred to produce hotter, heavier, and larger fruit than the traditional habanero. The Red Savina is also known as the Dominican Devil's Tongue Pepper or the Ball of Fire Pepper in Guyana. It is fruity in taste, almost like a VERY hot apricot!
Warning: Extremely hot! This chilli will not discriminate. Under no circumstances should one of these chillies be left with an unwitting person, especially a child.
| SHU | 577,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Species | Capsicum Chinense |
| Origin | USA |
| Germination Rate | 95% |
| Germination Time | 7 - 21 Days |
| Heat Level | Hot |
| Sowing Method | Raise Seedlings |
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Frost Hardiness | Frost Tender |
