Pepper seeds Chocolate Habanero This is a chili that?s been around for a while. In fact, a Mexican archeological dig discovered a domesticated habanero that?s over 8,500 years old. Habanero's com in many different varieties and colors, from red and orange to dark brown and nearly black. Some of those actually are much hotter than the normal varieties. It also has a popular relative with both a similar heat and flavor profile ? the Jamaican scotch bonnet. The habanero is a hot variety of chili. A ripe habanero is 2?6 centimetres (3?4?2+1?4 inches) long. Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000?350,000 on the Scoville scale. The habanero's heat, flavor and floral aroma make it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and other spicy foods. At one point, the habanero held the crown as the world?s hottest chili pepper, but don?t let the fact that certain chilies have passed it by fool you into underestimating it. This is a seriously hot pepper. And unlike many of the hotter chilies, there?s quite a bit of flavor to go along with the extra-hot kick. It has a unique, citrus-like taste with a subtle hint of smoke that makes it very popular in hot sauces, powders, and rubs. If you can handle the heat, this is a fun culinary chili to play with in the kitchen. The habanero is a South American pepper hailing from the Amazonas region of Peru, but it?s really thought of as a Mexican pepper. CHOCOLATE HABANERO This is a dark brown variety of Habanero chilis Small slivers used in cooking can have a dramatic effect on the overall dish. The chocolate habaneros have fruits with thin walls and a lantern shape and with unique earthy and smoky undertones that complement their typical habanero sweetness. The Chocolate Habanero can double the heat of an orange habanero. ORANGE HABANERO Underneath the surface, the flesh is thin, crisp, and pale orange to yellow, encasing a central cavity filled with round and flat, cream-colored seeds. Orange habanero chile peppers have a sweet, fruity flavor with intense and pungent heat. RED HABANERO BIG SUN YELLOW HABANERO Origin: The Big Sun habanero is a variant of the classic habanero pepper, believed to originate from the Caribbean or South America, though the "Big Sun" type has become more popular through cultivation in the Caribbean. Plant Characteristics: Height: The plants can reach around 24-36 inches (60-90 cm). Leaf Color: The leaves are bright green and oval-shaped, typical of habanero plants. Fruit Characteristics: Size: The peppers are about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) long and slightly wrinkled. Color: The fruit starts green and ripens to a vivid yellow, resembling a small sun?hence the name "Big Sun." Shape: Slightly flattened with a wrinkled surface, but rounded, like many habanero types. Heat Level: Around 250,000 to 300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which is very hot, but generally less intense than some other habanero types like the Red Savina. Flavor: It has a fruity, citrus-like flavor that complements its heat. Often used in salsas and hot sauces. Days to Harvest: Around 90-100 days after transplanting. TASMANIAN HABANERO Origin: As the name suggests, this variety is believed to have originated or been developed in Tasmania, Australia, though it?s still part of the larger habanero family, which is native to the Caribbean and Central America. Plant Characteristics: Height: The plant is typically smaller than other habaneros, reaching around 20-28 inches (50-70 cm). Leaf Color: Dark green leaves, oval in shape. Fruit Characteristics: Size: The peppers are small, about 1.5-2 inches (4-5 cm) long. Color: The fruits ripen from green to a vibrant orange or red. Shape: The peppers are rounder and less wrinkled than many other habaneros, making them more uniform in shape. Heat Level: Similar to other habaneros, it has a heat level ranging from 150,000 to 250,000 SHU, making it a very hot pepper. Flavor: It has the characteristic fruity, sweet, and tropical flavor that habaneros are known for, though the Tasmanian variety tends to have a slightly milder and more nuanced flavor. Start indoors 10-14 weeks prior to last frost. Transplant to 4 inch pots when true leaves appear. Requires hardening. Transplant seedlings 24-36 inches apart in well-drained soil. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= ? Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. ? Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. ? If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. ? 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