Pepper Seeds - Hot - Habanero Chocolate
90-99 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum chinense. Habanero Chocolate Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, hot pepper with extremely hot heat levels. 435,000 to 577,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses.The Chocolate Habanero is a brown-colored cultivar of the habanero pepper, known for its unique combination of heat and smoky flavor, with a Scoville heat unit range of 435,000 to 577,000 SHU. Despite its extreme heat, it has a fruity sweetness and an earthy, smoky undertone. It’s also known by various names such as black Congo and Jamaican hot chocolate, and is ideal for Mexican mole sauce or rich, earthy salsa. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Chocolate Habanero Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Start growing your Chocolate Habanero peppers by planting the seeds 6-8 weeks before your area’s last spring frost date. Plant the seeds in either a well-draining soil or in a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. The pH of the soil should be about 6.5. Plant the seeds about 0.25 inches deep. Try to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. You can check whether you need to water your plants by sticking your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, then give your plants some water, but make sure not to overwater. If the soil looks wet, then wait for it to dry out a bit before you water your plants next. Keep your peppers in a warm spot, ideally between 80-90 F, and if it's a bit chilly, a grow light can be a great help for helping your seeds germinate. Once those seedlings pop up, usually in about 7-10 days, expose them to some cooler air before moving them outside! Plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and plant individual plants about 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole and make sure the roots are covered completely!
Taking good care of your plants will ensure that you end up with a great harvest of peppers! Make sure to water them consistently. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. You can also try companion planting - plant some marigolds and basil alongside your peppers to attract pollinators and keep the pests at bay. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. Make sure to support the plants with stakes or trellises, which will help them grow upright and will support the plant as they grow fruit. Keep an eye on your plants and take action immediately if you see any pests or signs of disease.
Harvesting Chocolate Habanero Peppers
As your peppers start to grow dark fruit, keep watch for the perfect harvest moment. Usually, they'll be ready to pick around 95 days after transplanting, with a dark hue and will feel firm. Since these are hot peppers, they're tasty both when fully ripe or premature - as they ripen, they’ll become a dark brown or purple color. When it's time to harvest, take your garden shears or a knife and give your peppers a clean snip off the plant, leaving a little stem on the plant. Wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting.
About Chocolate Habanero Pepper Garden Seeds
Habaneros originate from the Yucatan Peninsula, and were then transported to the Caribbean and Cuba, as varieties like these fit in well with spicier and tangier cuisine.
With a Scoville rating from 435,000 to 577,000, Chocolate Habaneros make an excellent hot sauce for people who can take the heat.
Hot chilies, like the Chocolate Habanero variety, contain a significant amount of vitamin C as well as other vitamins and minerals. The capsaicin in hot peppers also has anti-inflammatory effects on the body, which may be beneficial to those managing chronic pain.
Because these pepper plants can get pretty tall, they are not a good fit for hanging baskets, but they grow well in raised beds, garden plots, and greenhouses.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Chocolate Habaneros are one of the spiciest habaneros. They can be up to twice as hot as normal orange habaneros."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum chinense |
| Pepper Type: | Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot.. |
| Habanero Chocolate Pepper Color: | Brown |
| Habanero Chocolate Pepper Flavor: | Earthy, smoky heat |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 90-99 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 435,000 to 577,000 |
| Heat Level: | Extremely Hot - Over 300,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Some Habaneros, Ghost, Scorpion Butch T, Carolina Reaper. |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 91 days or more from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: | Salsas, hot sauces |
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