Habanero White

The White Habanero is a small but brutally fiery lantern-shaped pepper with a bright, tropical flavor wrapped in an almost elegant look. Pods start a pale green and mature to creamy ivory or off-white, giving plants a striking appearance when loaded with fruit. Don’t let the color fool you, though—this variety still hits classic habanero heat levels, packing serious punch into each little pod.

Heat typically ranges around 150,000–350,000 SHU, delivering a fast, searing burn backed by a surprisingly complex flavor. You’ll get citrusy, slightly floral, and fruity notes, with a clean finish that works beautifully in fresh salsas, bright white hot sauces, and Caribbean-inspired dishes. Because the walls are fairly thin, pods also dry well for powders and flakes that stay light in color but heavy on flavor.

Plants are compact to medium-sized, very productive, and do well in containers or garden beds with full sun and warm conditions. Given a long, warm season and regular feeding, they churn out clusters of small peppers that stand out in any patch or patio.

Data & Growing Info

• Days: ~90–110 days from transplant

• Species: Capsicum chinense

• SHU: ~150,000–350,000

• Heat Level: Very Hot

• Plant Size: Compact to medium (about 24–36 in / 60–90 cm)

• Pod Size: Small, lantern/teardrop-shaped

• Color: Pale green to creamy white at full maturity

• Flavor: Citrusy, fruity, slightly floral, clean heat

• Best Uses: Fresh salsas, white hot sauces, Caribbean dishes, drying for powders/flakes, spicy garnishes