Chocolate Habanero Pepper
Capsicum Habanero is a hot chilli variety. Habaneros are generally between 2 and 5cm long.
The Scoville rating for Habaneros are between 150 000 and 350 000 Scoville units. They are very hot, but very tolerable if you enjoy heat. In 1999 it was listed by the Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper. Since then the Habanero Pepper has been dethroned by other varieties like the Bhut Jolokia and Carolina Reaper.
The plants prefer warmer conditions where temperatures reach between 20 and 30 °C. They don’t tolerate frost very well.
Difficulty: Easy
Soil: Peppers prefer rich, well composted, loamy soil with good drainage.
Sowing: Spring/Summer
Germination: 14-21 days
Days to maturity: 90-120 days
Position: Full sun
Spacing: 50×50 cm
Sow Depth: 5 mm
Height: 60-100 cm
Watering: Once or twice a week is a good start and allow water to drain thoroughly. However, water needs can vary depending on weather conditions and growth stage. Water more frequently during warmer times. Do not overwater pepper plants.
Growing Notes:
There are various ways to germinate seeds. You can use the moist paper towel method, germinate in trays indoors or sow directly in pots. However, it is a good idea to start seeds indoors in small pots or germination trays. Keep the medium moist during germination and if you can maintain a warm consistent temperature it will be beneficial. You can soak seeds for about 2 hours to soften the seeds. It is common to soak seeds in a weak Hydrogen peroxide or weak chamomile tea solution. Do not sow seeds too deep. Be patient as some hotter varieties can take weeks to germinate. After seeds sprout and a few leaves have formed, you can start to transplant and move outdoors when temperatures become warmer. Peppers love rich soil, so adding compost to the garden or potting mix is highly recommended.
Uses:
Habanero chillies are hot with a fruity flavor. They work great in hot fruit chutneys, salsas, pepper jams, pastes and bastings. They are great when smoked.
Origin:
Habanero Chillies are of the Capsicum Chinense species. Like Capsicums, part of the Nightshade family.
Habanero chillies are originally from the Amazon and have spread from there to Mexico. It is said that the Yucatan Peninsula is the largest producer of Habanero chilies.
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