Habanero peppers are small, boxy, and lantern-shaped, about 1.5–2 inches long and just over an inch wide. Habanero peppers are extremely hot, rating 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale, which is 10–50 times hotter than a jalapeño. They have a floral aroma and an acidic, sweet, and hot flavor.

Companions: snapdragons, basil, carrots, cilantro, marigolds, nasturtiums, onions, spinach