Capsicum chinense 'Golden habanero'

The 'Golden habanero is almost as hot as its notorious brother the Chocolate habanero, this pepper is amongst the hottest in the world and is not for the faint hearted. This relatively large greeninsh white flowering 75cm (2½ft) plant produces high yields (up to 50) 6cm (2¼in) long by 5cm (2in) wide wrinkled peppers. The peppers mature from light green to a deep golden-orange approximately 100 days after seedlings emerge. The pungency will depend on local conditions and a sunny position is recommended. Care must be taken when handling these fire bombs.