{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-hot-habanero-fatalli","title":"Pepper Seeds - Hot - Habanero Fatalli","description":"\u003cp\u003e90 days. \u003cem\u003e9\u003c\/em\u003e. Pepper Habanero Fatalii Seeds. Non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The Fatalii is one of the most exciting habanero-type peppers a hot pepper grower can add to the garden. This Central African heirloom produces bright, golden-yellow, wrinkled, tapered fruits 2 to 3 inches long with an exceptionally distinctive flavor — intensely fruity and citrusy, with a bright lemon-lime character that arrives before the heat. At 125,000 to 400,000 Scoville heat units, the burn is immediate and serious. Plants are compact and productive, making them an excellent container pepper and a standout in the garden bed. ~6,500 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/grow-peppers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Full Pepper Vegetable Growing Guide Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Avoid high nitrogen levels, which encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 70-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Bacterial spot and phytophthora can be problematic in wet conditions — good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering help reduce risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow at maturity; green when immature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely fruity and citrusy with bright lemon-lime notes; 125,000 to 400,000 Scoville heat units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Habanero Fatalii Pepper in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFatalii peppers require a long, warm growing season and should always be started indoors. Sow seeds 0.25 inch deep in a warm location 8 to 10 weeks before your last expected frost date, keeping soil temperature at 80 to 90 F for best germination — a heat mat is strongly recommended for this species. Transplant seedlings outdoors only after nighttime temperatures are consistently above 55 F and the soil has warmed to at least 65 F, spacing plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Choose a full sun location with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Peppers perform well in both garden beds and containers — a 5- to 7-gallon container with good drainage and full sun will produce an attractive and productive plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and water at the base of the plant rather than overhead to reduce disease risk. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which pushes leafy growth at the expense of fruit production. Once plants begin flowering, switch to a fertilizer higher in phosphorus and potassium. Fatalii plants are naturally compact and generally do not require staking, though heavily fruiting plants in containers may benefit from a small support. In frost-free climates or indoors, peppers can be overwintered and will produce the following season again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Habanero Fatalii Pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFatalii peppers are ready to harvest when fruits have turned fully golden yellow, are firm to the touch, and show the characteristic wrinkled texture. They can also be harvested green and unripe, though peak flavor and heat develop at full maturity. Use scissors or pruning shears to cut peppers from the plant rather than pulling, which can break brittle branches. Always wear gloves when handling Fatalii peppers — the capsaicin content is high enough to cause significant skin and eye irritation. Fresh peppers will keep 1 to 2 weeks refrigerated. The thin walls of the Fatalii make it an outstanding drying pepper — slice lengthwise and dry at low heat, then crush into flakes or grind into a uniquely citrusy chili powder. Fatalii peppers also freeze well for longer-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Habanero Fatalii Pepper Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fatalii is a \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e pepper that developed in Central Africa from chili peppers introduced to the continent from the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries. It is closely related to the habanero and shares its intense heat, but with a flavor profile that is distinctly its own — bright, citrusy, and fruity — setting it apart from the rounder, more floral character of the classic orange habanero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Fatalii particularly interesting among super-hot peppers is the immediacy of its heat. Unlike the habanero, whose burn tends to build gradually, the Fatalii delivers an instant, full-mouth intensity that hits as soon as the pepper makes contact. Behind that fast heat is a genuine lemon-lime fruitiness that makes it a favorite for citrus-forward hot sauces, salsas, and marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin walls and relatively few seeds make the Fatalii one of the easiest super-hot peppers to work with in the kitchen and to dry for storage. Its striking golden-yellow color and pointed, wrinkled shape also make it one of the more visually distinctive peppers in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFatalii seeds are slow and sometimes stubborn germinators — give them consistent bottom heat at 85 to 90 F and be patient. Starting them 10 weeks before the last frost rather than the minimum 8 weeks gives you a more developed transplant and a noticeably better first-season yield, especially in shorter-season climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"[AUTHOR%20PHOTO%20URL]\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePepper Habanero Fatalii Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg Packet - Approximately 57 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 900 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 6500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 26,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 104,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePepper Habanero Fatalii seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"250mg Packet","offer_id":45333312831603,"sku":"83853","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.25 oz","offer_id":45333312864371,"sku":"83854","price":12.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45333312897139,"sku":"83855","price":31.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45333312929907,"sku":"83856","price":95.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45333312962675,"sku":"74752","price":306.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782923700_pepper_habanero_fatalli_comp_0b45d729-e7dc-40f9-b865-a949ccb327d9.jpg?v=1786150462","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/pepper-seeds-hot-habanero-fatalli","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}