Unleash the intense heat and tropical flavor of Habanero peppers from West Coast Seeds. Central to the cuisine of Yucatan, Mexico, these small lime-green peppers ripen to a vibrant sunset golden, and finally to a fiery red. With a Scoville rating of 100,000 - 350,000 SHUs, Habanero peppers are not for the faint-hearted but perfect for spice lovers. Start indoors in March using bottom heat for best germination. These large plants require fertile soil and plenty of warmth to mature but will reward you with an abundant harvest of spicy chiles.
Key Features:
- Fiery Hot: Scoville rating of 100,000 - 350,000 SHUs.
- Distinctive Flavor: Lime-green peppers ripen to golden and red.
- Large Plants: Need lots of heat and fertile soil to mature.
- Open-Pollinated Seeds: Reliable and true to type.
- Matures in 90-100 Days: Quick and productive harvest.
Growing Instructions:
- Difficulty: Moderately difficult
- Season: Warm season
- Exposure: Full sun
- Timing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Grow under bright lights and transplant outdoors only when night temperatures are consistently above 12°C (55°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-21 days with soil temperature at 25-29°C (78-85°F).
Starting:
Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½") deep in warm soil. Use seedling heating mats to speed germination. Maintain daytime temperatures at 18-24°C (64-75°F) and nighttime temperatures at 16-18°C (61-64°F). Transplant seedlings into 8cm (3") pots before they become root-bound. For optimal flower set, keep at 12°C (55°F) for 4 weeks, then transplant into 15cm (6") pots and move to a warm room at night.
Growing Conditions:
Ensure soil is rich in phosphorus and calcium by adding lime and compost at least three weeks before transplanting. Mix ½ cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each plant. Keep soil moist but well-drained. Harden off seedlings before planting out 30-60cm (12-24") apart. Five-gallon containers with good drainage work well. Use plastic mulch and a cloche to increase temperature. Pinch back growing tips to promote leaf production, shading fruits from sun-scald.
Harvesting:
Harvest when fruit is firm and reaches the desired size. Sweetness increases as the fruit ripens. Picking young/green peppers encourages more fruit production. For late-season peppers, pull out the entire bush before the first frost and hang it upside down in a warm, dry place to ripen.
Seed Info:
In optimal conditions, at least 65% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life is 2 years.
Diseases & Pests:
Prevent rot and wilt by planting in well-drained soils and rotating crops every 4 years. Use paper collars at the base to prevent cutworms. To prevent Tobacco Mosaic Virus, wash hands after handling tobacco. Control aphids to reduce disease spread.
Companion Planting:
Ideal companions include asparagus, basil, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, oregano, parsley, rosemary, squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes. Avoid planting near beans, Brassicas, or fennel.
Grow your own Habanero peppers with West Coast Seeds and enjoy their fiery heat and distinctive flavor. Perfect for adventurous gardeners and spice enthusiasts, these peppers add a tropical kick to any dish.
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Unleash the intense heat and tropical flavor of Habanero peppers from West Coast Seeds. Central to the cuisine of Yucatan, Mexico, these small lime-green peppers ripen to a vibrant sunset golden, and finally to a fiery red. With a Scoville rating of 100,000 - 350,000 SHUs, Habanero peppers are not for the faint-hearted but perfect for spice lovers. Start indoors in March using bottom heat for best germination. These large plants require fertile soil and plenty of warmth to mature but will reward you with an abundant harvest of spicy chiles.
Key Features:
- Fiery Hot: Scoville rating of 100,000 - 350,000 SHUs.
- Distinctive Flavor: Lime-green peppers ripen to golden and red.
- Large Plants: Need lots of heat and fertile soil to mature.
- Open-Pollinated Seeds: Reliable and true to type.
- Matures in 90-100 Days: Quick and productive harvest.
Growing Instructions:
- Difficulty: Moderately difficult
- Season: Warm season
- Exposure: Full sun
- Timing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Grow under bright lights and transplant outdoors only when night temperatures are consistently above 12°C (55°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-21 days with soil temperature at 25-29°C (78-85°F).
Starting:
Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½") deep in warm soil. Use seedling heating mats to speed germination. Maintain daytime temperatures at 18-24°C (64-75°F) and nighttime temperatures at 16-18°C (61-64°F). Transplant seedlings into 8cm (3") pots before they become root-bound. For optimal flower set, keep at 12°C (55°F) for 4 weeks, then transplant into 15cm (6") pots and move to a warm room at night.
Growing Conditions:
Ensure soil is rich in phosphorus and calcium by adding lime and compost at least three weeks before transplanting. Mix ½ cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each plant. Keep soil moist but well-drained. Harden off seedlings before planting out 30-60cm (12-24") apart. Five-gallon containers with good drainage work well. Use plastic mulch and a cloche to increase temperature. Pinch back growing tips to promote leaf production, shading fruits from sun-scald.
Harvesting:
Harvest when fruit is firm and reaches the desired size. Sweetness increases as the fruit ripens. Picking young/green peppers encourages more fruit production. For late-season peppers, pull out the entire bush before the first frost and hang it upside down in a warm, dry place to ripen.
Seed Info:
In optimal conditions, at least 65% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life is 2 years.
Diseases & Pests:
Prevent rot and wilt by planting in well-drained soils and rotating crops every 4 years. Use paper collars at the base to prevent cutworms. To prevent Tobacco Mosaic Virus, wash hands after handling tobacco. Control aphids to reduce disease spread.
Companion Planting:
Ideal companions include asparagus, basil, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, oregano, parsley, rosemary, squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes. Avoid planting near beans, Brassicas, or fennel.
Grow your own Habanero peppers with West Coast Seeds and enjoy their fiery heat and distinctive flavor. Perfect for adventurous gardeners and spice enthusiasts, these peppers add a tropical kick to any dish.
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