Habanero Orange Pepper 25 Seeds

(Capsicum chinense)

The classic Habanero Orange pepper is one of the most recognizable and celebrated hot peppers worldwide. Famous for its intense heat and distinctive fruity-citrus flavour, this pepper produces lantern-shaped fruits that ripen from green to a brilliant orange. Perfect for salsas, hot sauces, and drying, the Habanero brings both fiery spice and rich depth to culinary creations. Despite the heat, many enjoy its aromatic, tropical notes hidden beneath the burn.

Plant Features:

• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Fruit Size: 1–2 inches

• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 100,000–350,000

• Maturity: 85–100 days from transplant

• Sun: Full sun

• Use: Culinary (hot sauces, marinades, drying)

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

• Deer Resistant: Yes (due to capsaicin content)

Planting Instructions:

• Start Indoors: 8–12 weeks before last frost date

• Soil Temperature for Germination: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Transplant Outdoors: After the last frost when night temperatures consistently stay above 15°C (59°F)

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Care Tips:

  • Requires warm soil and air for strong growth.

  • Provide consistent watering without waterlogging.

  • Use a balanced fertilizer once flowering begins.

Harvest Tip:
Pick peppers when they turn bright orange for the best flavour and heat.