80-95 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum chinense. Mushroom Red Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, hot pepper with hot heat levels. 25,000 to 35,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. A rare variety of hot pepper thought to have first originated in Jamaica. Known for both their bright red color as well as the distinctive mushroom shape that gives them their name, Mushroom Red pepper seeds are related to the more common habanero pepper. Mushroom Red hot pepper is extremely hot with a touch of sweetness. Mushroom Red hot peppers are dried and used for extra hot chili powders, but also a good choice for hot sauces. ~5000 seeds/oz.