Pepper Seeds - Hot - Habanero White
90-99 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum chinense. Habanero White Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high yielding, deer resistant, hot pepper with extra hot heat levels. 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Slightly smaller than normal habanero peppers and with a distinctive white color that gives them their name, Habanero White grows a great addition to any garden. Habanero peppers in general are originally native to South American but now can be found in gardens all around the world. Habanero White is thought to be native to Peru specifically and is very hot but with a slightly sweet tang that make it a good addition to salsa. ~5,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Habanero White Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To grow your Habanero White peppers, prepare your seed starting trays and plant the seeds. Start the process about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Prepare your trays with either a well-draining soil or a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. Plant those seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil and keep it nicely moist, but don't drown them! A handy trick is to stick your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, give the seeds a drink, but if it's wet, wait for a bit for the soil to dry out. Keep the peppers in a warm area, between 80-90 F, so they can germinate. A grow light is a great way to keep their growing area warm. Once the seedlings emerge, normally after 7-10 days, you can move the plants to a cooler area to harden them off before transplanting them! Plant your seedlings in a sunny location that has well-draining soil, ideally somewhere you haven’t grown nightshades in a while, to make sure the soil has plenty of nutrients. You should plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and the individual plants should be about 12-18 inches apart. Make sure to cover the roots completely!
Keep a close eye on your Habanero White peppers throughout the growing process to make sure they are healthy and growing correctly! You should be watering them consistently. The soil should be moist beneath the surface, but make sure not to overwater them. You can stick your finger in the soil to see how the moisture levels are beneath the surface. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. 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. 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. You can also try adding a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and calcium to provide essential nutrients to your peppers. Keep an eye out for pests or diseases and make sure to address them immediately if you see signs.
Harvesting Habanero White Peppers
You'll know Habanero White peppers are ready for harvest when they are about 1.5 inches long. They will be a white or lime green. Because this is a hot variety, these peppers can be harvested prematurely or when they are fully ripe. When you’re harvesting, use a pair of scissors or a knife to cut the peppers off the plant, leaving a small stem. Make sure you’re gentle and don’t damage the plant. You should always wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting hot peppers.
About Habanero White 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.
Rated between 300,000 and 500,000 on the Scoville scale, the small peppers that grow from these seeds are known for their tremendous heat and are a popular addition to sauces, salsas, and a wide variety of other recipes.
Grow Habanero White peppers in garden plots or raised beds so you know they have enough support and room to grow.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Habanero White Hot Peppers are an excellent addition to any garden, although they typically do best in hardiness zones 10 - 12. Once fully mature, the plants grown from these seeds not only produce a hearty yield of small and flavorful peppers, but the pale white color of the peppers themselves can add a pleasing touch of color and vibrancy to your vegetable garden.”
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Habanero White Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg packet - Approximately 45 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Habanero White 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 White Pepper Color: | White |
| Habanero White Pepper Flavor: | Spicy, slightly sweet tangy 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: | 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: | 24-36 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: | 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: | 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: | Perfect for sauces and salsas. |