Chinese Pepper Habanero Orange - Capsicum chinense
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Fruity aroma, fiery heat. Habanero Orange is a variant of the classic habanero in a sunny, intense orange color. Caribbean culinary tradition claims that orange habanero has a distinctly fruity, almost tropical note – citrus, mango, peach. Heat without compromise: 300,000 Scoville units.
In brief
- Heat level: 300,000 SHU (extremely hot)
- Fruits: small, wrinkled, orange
- Height: 50–60 cm
- Sowing under cover: February
- Planting: second half of May
- Position: sunny, sheltered, warm
- Difficulty: medium – long growing cycle
- Number of seeds per package: approx. 20 pcs (0.15 g)
What distinguishes this variety
In the Habanero family, the orange variety is the most commonly found in the Caribbean and forms the base of the legendary Scotch Bonnet-style sauces. The bush reaches 50–60 cm, has a compact, bushy habit, and looks decorative – among the green leaves, dozens of bright orange fruits create a striking ornamental accent.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (February, under cover): early sowing is key – Habanero needs at least 10–12 weeks of seedlings before planting out. Temperature 25–28°C, a heating mat helps.
Pricking out: transplant seedlings into 8–10 cm pots. Winter lighting improves seedling condition.
Planting (second half of May): into the ground or pots (min. 5 l) spaced 40 × 40 cm. The warmest position – against a wall, in a tunnel, on a south-facing balcony.
Care: regular, moderate watering. Fertilize with vegetable fruit fertilizer every 10 days.
Usage
Only for processing – do not eat raw. Ideal for Scotch Bonnet-style sauces (with mango, vinegar, garlic), chili pastes, marinades. Dried and ground, it makes an excellent homemade spice for Caribbean and Mexican dishes.
Gardener's Tip
The aroma of orange habanero is best released by briefly frying in oil before adding to the sauce – this releases fat-soluble compounds that give a fruity-citrus note. If you add the peppers without frying, you mainly get heat. If fried – you get the true Caribbean flavor.
Specification
| Latin Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Variety | Habanero Orange |
| Fruit Color | orange |
| Heat Level | 300,000 SHU |
| Height | 50–60 cm |
| 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 | 5903837456369 |
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