Habanero, organic seeds
Information
Habanero, also known as Hellfire, is one of the hottest and most aromatic chili varieties we know of (200,000-350,000 Scoville). Beyond the heat, there is a complex fruitiness with flavors of ripe apricots and raisins. The plant is medium-sized, grows upright, and branches out. The hanging, softly wrinkled fruits are about 4 cm long and 3 cm wide. When fully ripe, they are orange, and before that, green. Both fresh and dried, Habanero brings joy to chili enthusiasts with a passion for the hottest of the hot.
| Product number: | 7195 |
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| Scientific name: | Capsicum chinense |
| Botanic family: | The Nightshade Family - Solanaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 75 |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: January–March |
| Sowing depth: | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 22–30 °C |
| Germination time: | 12–42 days |
| Plant spacing: | 30–50 cm |
| Row spacing: | 50–70 cm |
| Height: | 60 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–frost |
| Seeds/g: | 100–150 seeds |
| Other: | Might take longer to germinate, 4–6 weeks. |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow indoors just under 1 cm deep 7-8 weeks before setting out, in January-March for cool green houses. The best germination temperature is 22-30°C. Let the plants stand in a light airy place and after sprouting preferably at a temperature of 18°C. After getting a few real leaves the sprouts should be planted in pots. The temperature can now be lowered further. Temper the plants successively before setting out. Do not set the plants outdoors before the risk of nightly frost is over and the nightly temperature keeps above 7°C! Plant them a little deeper than they were in the pots and never allow them to dry out. Do not hurry too much with your sowing if you do not have a really good "nursery".Spacing
30-50 cm between the plants. 50-70 cm between rows.Harvest
The fruits are sometimes harvested green but are not fully ripe until they turn red or yellow, orange and brown for some sorts. The plants get new fruits as long as they are harvested. Hot Peppers (Chillies) can also be harvested unripe, but develop their taste more as they ripen. Sun and heat are also important to get really potent chillies.Seed
100-150 seeds/g, one portion yields 10-15 good seedlings, about 10 g for 1000 seedlings.One portion contains about 20 seeds.
