{"product_id":"hot-pepper-habanero-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Habanero Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eHabanero (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most famous super-hot peppers, delivering intense, fruity fire in a small, lantern-shaped pod. These habanero pepper seeds grow into bushy plants loaded with 1–2 inch fruits that ripen from green to blazing orange, packing serious heat (about 100,000–350,000 Scoville) with a distinctive tropical, citrusy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor chileheads and hot-sauce makers who want authentic, fruity super-hot heat and a long, productive growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–12 weeks before your last frost—habaneros need a long, warm season. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 80–90°F; germination can take 14–28 days, so be patient. Transplant only after nights stay above 60°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 5–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods mature in about 90–100 days from transplant. Pick when fully orange for peak heat and flavor, wearing gloves to protect your skin. Harvest regularly and the plants will keep producing until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHabaneros are the backbone of Caribbean-style hot sauces, salsas, and marinades, and dry well for flakes and powder. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is a habanero?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery hot—about 100,000–350,000 Scoville, far hotter than a jalapeno.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are my seeds slow to sprout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabaneros germinate slowly; keep soil at 80–90°F and allow up to 28 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I wear gloves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—the oils are intense, so handle pods and seeds with gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/habanero-hot-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Habanero Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856340687,"sku":"ORIPHH_07_09","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Habanero-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266643385.png?v=1783372843","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-habanero-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}