Hot Chilli Pepper 'Habanero Chocolate' Seeds – Bold Flavor & Heat

Product Overview

The Habanero Chocolate Pepper is a unique and fiery variety, prized for its rich brown color, intense heat, and smoky-sweet flavor. Perfect for making hot sauces, salsas, and spice blends, these peppers also serve as an ornamental highlight in gardens.

Key Features

• Product Name: Hot Chilli Pepper 'Habanero Chocolate' Seeds
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds
• Mature Height: 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8
• Uses: Culinary (sauces, salsas, seasoning), ornamental garden plant

Product Details

✔ High germination rate for reliable growth
✔ Sustainably sourced, fresh seeds
✔ Best planted within 1 year for maximum viability

Growing Instructions

1. Seed Preparation & Sowing

• Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting to soften the seed coat.
• Sowing:
  • Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
  • Plant ¼ inch deep in a seed-starting mix, spacing 2 inches apart in trays or pots.

2. Germination & Transplanting

• Germination Time: 10-21 days at an optimal 75-85°F (24-29°C).
• Transplanting:
  • Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors.
  • Once frost danger has passed, space plants 18-24 inches apart in the garden.

3. Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
• Support: Stake plants if needed, especially as branches become heavy with fruit.

4. Harvesting

• Peppers mature to a deep chocolate-brown color in 80-100 days.
• Pick when fully ripe for the best heat and flavor.

A must-have for spice lovers, adding bold heat and smoky depth to your dishes!
Happy Gardening!