Pepper, Habanero

Pepper Seeds, Habanero Pepper, Habanero Pepper Seeds, capsicum chinense, 10 Seeds Per Pack, Heirloom, GMO Free

Name: Habanero Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense

The habanero is a variety of chili pepper. When used in English, it is sometimes spelled and pronounced habañero, the tilde being added as a hyperforeignism patterned after jalapeño. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. Common colors are orange and red, but white, brown, yellow, and pink are also seen. Typically, a ripe habanero chili is 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) long. Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale.

Origination: Amazonas region

Recommended Uses: A great partner for some recipes to add some spicy flavor
Height: 14-18 Inches
Hardiness: Can be grown anywhere
Flower Color:
Characteristics: Common colors are orange and red, but white, brown, yellow, and pink are also seen. Typically, a ripe habanero chili is 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) long.
Uses: food spice

Growing Instructions:
Start seeds indoors 7-10 weeks before last frost date. Sow seeds in sterile soil mix ¼-12 inches deep. Use warm water and keep trays 90 degrees. Cover trays with lid or plastic wrap. Germination takes 2-5 weeks. Remove lid, place in bright location and water when soil is dry. Transplant to 4” pots, when 6 sets of leaves appear, harden off, plant in garden after danger of frost in full sun in large hole 1-2’ apart.