Description

25 Seeds per pack

(Capsicum chinense) 90-100 days.       An EXTREMELY HOT open-pollinated chile pepper variety native to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The Orange Habanero Hot Pepper is 100 times hotter than the Jalapeño Pepper, and is the hottest open-pollinated hot pepper available! The fruits are lantern shaped, growing to 1″ by 1½”, with wrinkled light-green flesh turning to a golden-orange at maturity. Orange Habanero is known to be slow to germinate, and needs warm moist conditions, it’s best to start this chile pepper variety indoors. Plants grow to 36″ and are very prolific. Primary use is in hot sauces, oil extracts, salsas, and powders; can be dried, coarse ground, or used whole. Highly disease resistant. Orange Habanero is a Caribbean favorite!

Planting Instructions for Orange Habanero Hot Pepper Seeds

Orange Habanero Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper Seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Orange Habanero  pepper plants, then transplant to the garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant Orange Habanero Peppers in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. For a more mild flavor, Heirloom / Open Pollinated Hot Peppers can be harvested once they reach full size and are still green. Although Heirloom / Open Pollinated Hot Peppers can be picked when green, their flavor and heat will increase when allowed to mature and ripen colors, especially to full maturity.
It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plant. Be careful not to get oils on skin, in eyes, etc. when harvesting.