Habanero Red Chilli Seeds – 10 seeds to grow at home
Habanero Red chilli seeds (10 pcs) are seeds of the chilli plant Habanero Red (Capsicum chinense), which grows 80 – 100 cm tall and bears red fruits 5 – 7 cm long. The heat of the fruits is approx. 300,000 SHU (Extra category, extra hot), and ripening takes 60 days on average. Looking for habanero seeds? You are in the right place.
A polytunnel or greenhouse is ideal for growing chillies from seed, but you can also raise Habanero Red at home on a windowsill or in a pot on the balcony. We sow in mid-February and plant outside in May, once there is no more risk of night frosts.
Habanero Red chilli pepper
Habanero Red has the typical lantern-shaped fruits with a pronounced fruity, tropical aroma and strong heat. It is popular for hot sauces, salsa and marinades.
How to sow chilli seeds – germination and young plants
- Sowing: mid-February in seed compost, 2 – 3 seeds per cell (not every seed germinates)
- Germinating chilli seeds: the ideal temperature is 24 – 30 °C; keep the compost moist but not wet
- After germination: room temperature and plenty of light – in winter, LED lighting helps
- Repotting: move stronger seedlings into larger pots
- Planting out: in May after the last night frosts – into a polytunnel, greenhouse, garden bed or a pot on the balcony
Tip: to start your seedlings you can use our GROW BOX with LED lighting – a mini greenhouse for your table that includes everything you need, seeds included. If you do not want to wait, choose ready-grown chilli plants instead.
What is it good with?
Turn the fruits into your own habanero hot sauce, fruity salsa or a marinade for grilled meat, or add a tiny piece to curry or chilli con carne.
Who is it for?
For anyone who wants to grow an extra hot and aromatic variety. Chilli seeds also make a nice little gift for hobby gardeners and lovers of spicy food.
Product details
- Variety: Habanero Red
- Species: Capsicum chinense
- Contents: 10 seeds
- Plant height: 80 – 100 cm
- Fruit colour: red
- Fruit length: 5 – 7 cm
- Fruit ripening time: 60 days on average
- Heat: approx. 300,000 SHU (Extra)
- Sowing / planting out: mid-February / May
More about the variety: Wikipedia
Heat at a glance
Our range uses four heat tiers: Mild, Medium, Extra and Ultra. Habanero Red belongs to the Extra tier (extra hot), at approx. 300,000 SHU.
Safety
Wear gloves when handling and cutting chilli fruits, wash your hands afterwards and avoid touching your eyes. Keep seeds and fruits out of the reach of small children and pets.
FAQ
When do I sow Habanero Red chilli seeds?
In mid-February; the plants go outside in May after the last night frosts.
Can you grow chillies at home?
Yes, on a windowsill or on a balcony. The best crop comes from a polytunnel or greenhouse, though.
How many seeds are in the packet?
10 seeds of the variety Habanero Red.
Chilli Manufaktura
We are Chilli Manufaktura – we grow our own chillies and process them with care. Besides chilli seeds, you will find chilli plants, GROW BOXES with LED lighting for starting seedlings, chilli sauces, Chilli Drops, dried chilli peppers, chilli mash and more chilli specialities.
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