Habanero Tropical, organic seeds
Information
Tropical is a Habanero variety with large, shiny, deep red fruits that are healthy, beautifully ridged, and notably hot with a fruity flavor (250,000-300,000 Scoville). The plant grows to just over half a meter tall and usually thrives without support. Tropical is a magnificent Habanero that brightens up the autumn darkness. The fruits can be eaten fresh with caution or dried for later use as flakes or powder.
Habanero originates from the West Indies, where it is commonly used in dishes such as salsa sauces and marinades. It belongs to the species Capsicum chinense and requires more warmth and a longer period of precultivation than the common chili, C. annuum. It should be grown in greenhouse or as a potted plant. The more sun and heat it receives, the hotter the flavor.
One portion contains about 15 seeds.
| Product number: | 7192 |
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| Scientific name: | Capsicum chinense |
| Botanic 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: | 50 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–frost |
| Seeds/g: | 100–150 seeds |
| Other: | Might take longer to germinate, 4–6 weeks. |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
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 15 seeds.
