How to Grow Habanero 'Red Savina' from Seed
World record holder for the hottest chilli from 1994 until 2006, and still ferociously hot, with genuine habanero fruitiness behind the burn.
'Red Savina' held the Guinness World Record for the hottest chilli from 1994 until 2006, and it is still ferociously hot by any sane measure. Behind the burn there is a genuine habanero fruitiness worth having.
It needs the earliest possible sowing and a full season under cover to ripen in Britain. This is not a beginner's chilli.
Species
Capsicum chinense
Heat
Superhot
Sow
January to February
Harvest
September to October
Best Grown
Under cover all season
Difficulty
Full growing method
'Red Savina' is grown like every other Capsicum chinense. Our species guide covers sowing temperatures, potting on, feeding, pollination, overwintering and problems step by step.
Read the Capsicum chinense guide →About this Variety
A record holder
The hottest chilli in the world for twelve years, before the naga era began.
The flavour
Real habanero fruitiness sits behind the intense heat.
Who it suits
Experienced growers ready for a demanding, long-season chilli.
Growing note
Sow as early as you can, and keep it under glass from sowing to harvest.
Handling
Always wear gloves when picking or handling 'Red Savina', wear eye protection when cutting or blending, and keep fruit away from children and pets.
Sowing & Harvest Calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Sow, heated | ||||||||||||
| 🪴 Final pots | ||||||||||||
| 🌶️ Harvest |
Variety Specifications
A piece of chilli history
Sow in January, give it a full season under glass, and grow the habanero that held the world record for twelve years.
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