habaneroHow Hot Are Habanero Peppers? Standard orange habanero peppers are hot, ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 SHUs on the Scoville scale.Harvesting: Habanero peppers are typically ready for harvest 3-4 months after transplanting. Harvest the peppers when they reach their desired color and firmness. Profitability of Habanero Pepper Farming. The profitability