Snow White Habanero
Also known as Snow White Pepper · Habanero white · Snow white
A striking white habanero (Capsicum chinense) with bright white pods, citrus-fruity flavor, and reliable medium heat. Compact plants are exceptionally productive.
About 12 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~90 days to maturity
Fruit size
3.8–5.1 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet and citrusy with prominent tropical fruit notes and a clean habanero character.
Culinary
About
The Snow White Habanero is a distinctive white-ripening cultivar of Capsicum chinense. It produces medium-sized, blocky to oblong pods that transition from green to creamy yellow and finally to a bright white when fully mature. The flavor is characteristically sweet, citrusy, and fruity, delivering tropical notes before the heat. Plants are compact and bushy, typically reaching about 3 feet (90 cm) in height, and are noted for being extremely productive—the most productive white chinense type according to some growers. Heat levels are in the medium habanero range.
Backstory
Believed to originate from Caribbean Islands stock; a striking white-ripening Capsicum chinense cultivar popularized among specialty growers for its bright color, citrus-fruity flavor balance, and status as one of the most productive white chinense types.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
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Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Snow White Habanero?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 70,000–350,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Snow White Habanero taste like?
- Sweet and citrusy with prominent tropical fruit notes and a clean habanero character.
- How do I grow Snow White Habanero?
- Snow White Habanero: about 90 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Snow White Habanero?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.