Habaneros are sought after for their extreme heat, and their delicious flavoring. They are not for the faint of heart and can even make a grown man cry. In all seriousness, this collection is for those of you who just love Habaneros!
Each Packet will contain roughly 30 seeds.
Included are 5 varieties of Habanero Peppers, ranging in colors of yellow, orange, white, red and chocolate. The plants are known to grow to a mature height of 24 to 30 inches tall on average. They can be planted in raised beds or directly in the garden. If you are tight on space, they will also do very well in large pots & containers on balconies, porches and decks as well.
The fruits display a glossy outer skin, and range in sizes of 1/2″ to 2.5″ in diameter.
Red Habanero
(30 Seeds)
The Habanero Pepper is a type of chili pepper that is commonly seen around the world and has become a staple ingredient of cuisine for its heat and flavor. Originating from the Amazon, the habanero spread to Mexico where it proliferated throughout the world. At one point, the habanero held the record for the hottest pepper in the world at a whopping 100,000-350,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) which makes it on average 76 times hotter than your average jalapeño.
Unripe habaneros start out green and primarily turn orange or red as they mature. The habanero plant, being a perennial flowing plant, is capable of growing fruits for years throughout their lifespans if they are properly cared for. In tropical areas such as Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, which is the largest producer of habanero peppers in the world, the plants produce peppers year round. In other places, such as the northern United States, they die each winter and have to be replaced during springtime. Farmers have tried to selectively breed the plants. This has resulted in forms such as Black Habanero and the Caribbean Red.
The habanero plant is not without predators or flaws. They are susceptible to various diseases and pests that can weaken or destroy their leaves and peppers. Insects such as the Greenhouse Aphid can infest plants, consuming sap and spreading diseases. Fruit rots such as Black Mold and Anthracnose are mainly caused by bacteria or fungi which lead to the destruction of crops.
The world famous habanero pepper is an iconic chili pepper that symbolizes spice and flavor around the world. Habanero peppers are used in many types of spicy foods from sauces to dishes and toppings; they can be an essential part of a meal or a mere decoration.
White Habanero
(30 Seeds)
The White Habanero Pepper originates in many territories in the Southern Countries of Mexico, Peru, Columbia & Spain. Some Habanero Peppers date back to biblical times, making them 6,000 to 8,000 years old. White Habanero plants might produce small fruits, but be weary of their huge kick. These peppers will set your taste buds on fire! Okay, not literally, but you should know that they typically range anywhere between 200,000 to 350,000 units on the Scoville heat scale, making them among the hottest peppers in the world. The bullet shaped fruits are roughly an inch to 2 inches in diameter, displaying a waxy, white (almost light yellow) outer skin.
Pepper plants are usually quite compact, growing to a mature height of only 24 inches tall. They spread to an equal width of 24 inches wide. The plants grow upright, bearing their small fruits through the summer months, while temperatures are at their peak. They ripen from green to bright yellow and can be harvested in roughly 95 to 100 days. Peppers, such as the White Habanero are a perfect addition to salsa’s, and can be added whole in soups, stews and curries as well.
Although you might not be brave enough to add some spice to your life, or at least your culinary dishes, Habanero peppers such as this can come with a few health benefits. Consumption of these small fruits have proven to reduce the risk of diabetes, decrease the risk of some cancers and can even prevent cardiovascular disease. For additional information on these claims, check out this article.
Lemon Habanero
(30 Seeds)
The Lemon Habanero Pepper originates in many territories in the Southern Countries of Mexico, Peru, Columbia & Spain. Some Habanero Peppers date back to biblical times, making them 6,000 to 8,000 years old. Lemon Habanero plants might produce small fruits, but be weary of their huge kick. These peppers will set your taste buds on fire! Okay, not literally, but you should know that they typically range anywhere between 200,000 to 350,000 units on the Scoville heat scale, making them among the hottest peppers in the world. The lantern shaped fruits are roughly 1 inch in diameter and 2 inches long, displaying a waxy, yellow outer skin.
Pepper plants are usually quite compact, growing to a mature height of only 24 inches tall. They spread to an equal width of 24 inches wide. The plants grow upright, bearing their small fruits through the summer months, while temperatures are at their peak. They ripen from green to bright yellow and can be harvested in roughly 95 to 100 days. Peppers, such as the Lemon Habanero are a perfect addition to salsa’s, and can be added whole in soups, stews and curries as well.
Although you might not be brave enough to add some spice to your life, or at least your culinary dishes, Habanero peppers such as this can come with a few health benefits.
Chocolate Habanero
(30 Seeds)
Chocolate Habanero plants will produce small fruits, measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Their size is not relative to their kick however. Chocolate Habanero peppers measure anywhere between 200,000 to 350,000 units on the Scoville heat scale. The outer skin of this variety is waxy with a chocolatey red coloring. The plants themselves grow to a mature height of about 24 to 30 inches tall and about 24 inches wide. They can be grown directly in the garden, or in large pots and containers as well.
Categorized as an annual vegetable plant, Chocolate Habanero will establish itself from freshly harvested seeds. They then grow quickly, producing flowers & fruits soon after. The plants will yield their small, waxy fruits through the summer months, later dying at the end of the season. Hot Peppers such as this originate in many Southern locations, such as Mexico, Peru and much of the Caribbean as well. Having said this, they will prefer arid, dry conditions to thrive.
Habanero Peppers are a staple in many Mexican dishes, salsa’s and hot sauces as well. Habanero’s are considered one of the hottest peppers in the world, so you might consider wearing rubber gloves when processing Habanero peppers and do not touch your eyes. If you are sensitive to the heat, make sure to wear a mask over your mouth and nose and protect your eyes.
Orange Habanero
(30 Seeds)
The Orange Habanero Pepper originates in many territories in the Southern Countries of Mexico, Peru, Columbia & Spain. Some Habanero Peppers date back to biblical times, making them 6,000 to 8,000 years old. Orange Habanero plants might produce small fruits, but be weary of their huge kick. These peppers will set your taste buds on fire! Okay, not literally, but you should know that they typically range anywhere between 200,000 to 350,000 units on the Scoville heat scale, making them among the hottest peppers in the world. The fruits themselves are roughly 1 to 2 inches in diameter, displaying a waxy, orange outer skin.
Pepper plants are usually quite compact, growing to a mature height of only 24 to 30 inches tall. They spread to an equal width of 24 inches wide. The plants grow upright, bearing their small fruits through the summer months, while temperatures are at their peak. They ripen from green to bright orange and can be harvested in roughly 95 to 100 days. Peppers, such as the Orange Habanero are a perfect addition to salsa’s, and can be added whole in soups, stews and curries as well.
Although you might not be brave enough to add some spice to your life, or at least your culinary dishes, Habanero peppers such as this can come with a few health benefits. Consumption of these small fruits have proven to reduce the risk of diabetes, decrease the risk of some cancers and can even prevent Cardiovascular Disease. For additional information on these claims, check out this article.