“Tongue-blistering” Petoseed’s habanero pepper has a wonderful, distinct flavor with tropical tones, but “this hot baby” delivers a nuclear blast. 445,600 Scoville units (nearly doubling the heat of most habanero varieties).
Heat or pungency of peppers are rated in Scoville Heat Units (SHU- 0 to 300,000). Hot growing conditions, full sun and adequate but not excessive moisture generally promote pungency. Too much water, nitrogen or low temperatures will drain the taste. Fruits ripening at 85º- 95º have more pungency than those maturing at 65º – 70º. The pungency increases tenfold when the fruits are dehydrated.