habaneroHarvesting: 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 profitabilityHow Hot Are Habanero Peppers? Standard orange habanero peppers are hot, ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 SHUs on the Scoville scale. This heat puts it at par with