Pepper Seeds - Hot - Habanero Orange
100-109 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum chinense. Habanero Orange Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, hot pepper with extra hot heat levels. 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to disorders. Hot Orange Habanero Pepper Seeds from True Leaf Market produce one of the hottest peppers available with Scoville units between 100,000 and 350,000, and they should be handled with care. The small, orange, lantern-shaped habanero peppers feature thin walls and a wrinkled, waxy surface. Hailing from the Amazon region of South America, the habanero pepper is a common ingredient in hot Mexican sauces and salsas. Habanero pepper plants prefer moist, slightly acidic soil, warm weather, and lots of sun. In most USDA hardiness zones, orange habanero seeds can be grown as an annual during the frost-free growing season. ~7,270 seeds/oz.
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Growing Habanero Orange Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To plant Habanero Orange peppers, you will need to start the planting process about 6-8 weeks before your area’s last 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 for germination, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to create a warmer space that will help them germinate. After about 7-10 days, they should germinate, and you can move them to a cooler spot so they can be hardened off before you plant them in the garden. Make sure to cover the roots completely as you are planting the seedlings. Space them about 12-18 inches apart and space rows 2-3 feet apart. Try to choose an area of your garden that has not been used for other nightshades recently. Make sure you aren’t planting hot and sweet pepper varieties close to each other to avoid cross-pollination.
Keep a close eye on your Habanero Orange peppers & take good care of them throughout the growing process to make sure they produce a bountiful harvest! Water them consistently, especially during dry periods. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. Companion planting with plants like marigolds and basil can help keep pests away and bring pollinators to your garden. You can also try treating them to a fertilizer packed with phosphorus and calcium for that extra boost of nutrients they need. 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. And keep an eye on your peppers - if you spot any pests or diseases, make sure to treat them immediately!
Harvesting Habanero Orange Peppers
As they mature, Habanero Orange peppers will turn from a green to orange. This variety will be ready for harvest about 90 days after transplanting. Since these are hot peppers with some heat, they're tasty both when fully ripe or premature - as they ripen, they’ll become a bright orange color. To harvest the pepper, you can cut the stem with garden shears of a knife. Make sure to be gentle and not damage the plant so it can keep producing fruit! Because this is a hot variety, make sure you wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvest.
About Habanero Orange Pepper Garden Seeds
Hot peppers, such as the Habanero cultivar, are typically used to create hot sauce and salsas that are eaten with Mexican, South American, and Tex-Mex cuisine. However, due to the popularity of habanero peppers, you'll also find a wide variety of modern recipes that use the hot, spicy pepper, including habanero pepper jelly.
Because of its heat - about 40 times that of the Jalapeno - the Habanero is commonly used in hot sauces or salsas.
Orange habanero hot peppers are an excellent source of capsaicin, which is thought to aid in the prevention of obesity, the lowering of cholesterol, and the control of blood pressure.
Make sure these peppers have enough room and support, so grow them in garden plots or raised beds!
Tips From Our Gardeners
"When preparing food with orange habanero chili peppers, you should always use caution because the capsaicin in the pepper can cause a painful, burning sensation. It's a good idea to wear gloves while handling the orange habanero pepper, and you should wash your hands thoroughly after cooking with hot peppers. Avoid touching your face and eyes, which can be more sensitive to the effects of capsaicin.”
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Habanero Orange Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 76 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,817 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 7,270 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 29,080 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 116,320 Seeds
Non-GMO Habanero Orange Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======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 Orange Pepper Color: | Orange |
| Habanero Orange Pepper Flavor: | Spicy and citrus flavor |
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: | 100-109 (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 |
Other
| 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: | 100,000 to 350,000 |
| Heat Level: | Extra Hot - 100,000 to 300,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Most Habaneros |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 91 days or more from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to disorders. 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, Container |
| Pepper Use: | Perfect for sauces and salsas |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought |