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Originating in the Yucatan in Mexico, this heirloom pepper is commonly used for hot sauces. Orange Habaneros are fiery hot, extremely pungent, and have a rating of 100,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units. The peppers are lantern-shaped, small and wrinkled. They grow to 1-1 ½” long.
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Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Suitable for growing in containers |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 100,000-349,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to orange |
| Pepper Shape | Round, Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
