Pepper Red Habanero Seeds – Heirloom Fiery Hot Favorite

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Contains about 30 seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-7694-PEP-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Pepper Red Habanero (Capsicum chinense) is a famous heirloom chili pepper renowned for its intense, searing heat and underlying fruity, floral flavor. Producing heavy yields of small, lantern-shaped pods that mature from deep emerald green to a glossy crimson red, it packs an extraordinary hot kick (100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units). Highly prized for crafting fiery hot sauces, spicy salsas, marinades, and pepper powders, this compact, heat-loving plant delivers high yields for home gardens and hot pepper enthusiasts.

Specifications

Plant Name: Pepper Red Habanero (Capsicum chinense)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruiting Vegetable (Perennial grown as Annual)
Color: Deep green maturing to brilliant glossy red
Plant Characteristics: Compact bushy growth, wrinkled lantern-shaped pods, intense heat profile, tropical fruity undertones
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden beds, raised plots, warm patio containers, greenhouse setups
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late February to March (8–10 weeks before last spring frost); transplant outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures stay above 12°C (55°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil)
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What is included?

Contains about 30 seeds

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Good to know

Exceptional heat concentration paired with rich, complex floral flavor profile
Highly productive, compact bushy plants perform well in garden beds, patio pots
Fantastic versatility for hot sauce making, drying, pickling, spice rubs

Requires long warm growing season with slow early indoor germination phase
High capsaicin content requires extreme care, protective gloves during handling, harvesting, processing

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