Chinese Habanero Chocolate Pepper - Capsicum chinense
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
12,80 zł
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Description
Chocolate? Only in appearance. Habanero Chocolate is a variant of the classic habanero in a unique dark brown (chocolate) color, with a specific, slightly smoky aroma. The brown, wrinkled fruits look like molded from dark chocolate – but don’t be fooled: 300,000 Scoville units inside.
In brief
- Heat level: 300,000 SHU (extremely hot)
- Fruits: small, wrinkled, brown
- Aroma: distinctly smoky, earthy
- Sowing under cover: February
- Planting: second half of May
- Position: sunny, sheltered, warm
- Difficulty: medium
- Number of seeds per package: approx. 20 pcs (0.15 g)
What distinguishes this variety
Among Habanero varieties, Chocolate is the most valued by chili connoisseurs. The brown color is not just aesthetic – it comes with a different, much deeper aromatic profile. The taste has earthy, slightly smoky, almost smoked notes. The plant’s appearance – compact, densely laden with brown fruits – also makes it an outstanding decorative potted plant.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (February, under cover): sow seeds very early at 25–28°C. A heating mat significantly improves germination.
Pricking out: transplant seedlings into 8–10 cm pots when they have their first true leaves.
Planting (second half of May): into the ground or pots (min. 5 l) spaced 40 × 40 cm. Warmest location – against a wall, in a tunnel.
Care: regular, moderate watering at the root. Fertilize with vegetable fruit fertilizer every 10 days. First fruits ripen in August/September.
Usage
For processing only. Ideal for dark, smoky sauces (e.g., mole, chili BBQ), smoked marinades, garlic and tomato pastes. Unlike orange habanero, it pairs better with meat than with fruits.
Gardener's Tip
When smoked (cold or hot), Habanero Chocolate develops its full potential – smoky notes intensify, and the heat becomes deeper and rounder. Try smoking a handful of fruits on hickory or apple wood before grinding into powder – it’s a whole new dimension of spice.
Specification
| Latin Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Variety | Habanero Chocolate |
| Fruit Color | brown |
| Heat Level | 300,000 SHU |
| Position | sunny, sheltered, warm |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing Time | February (under cover) |
| Planting Time | second half of May |
| Spacing | 40 × 40 cm |
| Net Weight | 0.15 g |
| Series | Hot Peppers |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837456376 |
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