Habanero Pepper Seeds (Capsicum chinense) — Non-GMO, Extra-Hot & Fruity, Free Shipping
Small lantern-shaped chiles with explosive heat and a tropical, citrusy aroma. Great for beds or large containers with support; perfect for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, jerks, and drying to powder.
🔥 Heat: ~100,000–350,000 SHU • ✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination • ✅ Free Shipping
Why You’ll Love It
- Signature habanero punch with bright, fruity notes.
- Prolific plants set clusters of small, uniform pods.
- Ideal for fermented or quick hot sauces and chili pastes.
- Ripens from green to orange/red (depending on strain) with sweeter depth as it matures.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
| Botanical name |
Capsicum chinense — Habanero (extra-hot pepper) |
| Sun |
Full sun (6–8+ hrs; heat-loving crop) |
| Sowing method |
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost with bottom heat; transplant after nights stay >55°F / 13°C and soil is warm. Harden off slowly. |
| Sowing depth |
¼″ / 6 mm (steady 80–90°F / 27–32°C speeds sprouting) |
| Spacing |
18–24″ / 45–60 cm; rows 24–36″ / 60–90 cm (stake/cage if heavy with fruit) |
| Germination |
~7–21 days (chinense types can be slower) |
| Soil |
Fertile, well-drained; moderate feeding; mulch to warm soil & retain moisture |
| Harvest |
Green ~90–110 days from transplant; fully colored ~100–120 days (sweeter & hotter). |
Ways to Use
- Blend into fiery hot sauces (fermented or quick).
- Dice for salsas, chutneys, and jerk marinades.
- Dehydrate into powders or flakes for pantry use.
What You’ll Receive
- Select your pack size in the listing variations
- Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
- Simple sowing guide
- Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Warmth drives yield — use a heat mat for seedlings and mulch plants. Water deeply but infrequently and avoid heavy nitrogen. Safety: Wear gloves and avoid touching eyes/face when cutting ripe pods.
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