Chilli Pepper Seeds ‘Orange Habanero’
- Extremely hot fruits
- Heavy crops of chillis
- Chillis turn orange when ripe
- 350,000 SHU
Extremely hot chilli pepper ‘Orange Habanero’ produces an abundant crop of fiery chillis that reach up to a scorching 350,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. One of the easiest habaneros to grow, it bears small, lantern-shaped fruits that turn from green to orange as they ripen.
Wear gloves when handling.
Sow indoors
Sow seeds individually in module trays 1cm (½in) deep and cover with a thin layer of compost. Place in the warmth 18-25°C (65-75°F) and keep moist. Keep seedlings in a bright position but shade from direct sunlight.
Grow on
When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings to 5cm (3in) pots. filled with potting compost. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 15°c (60°F). Planting Out When the first flowers start to open, plant them into growing bags, a greenhouse, border, or into 30cm (12in) pots and containers.
Aftercare
Water regularly and feed weekly with a liquid fertiliser as fruits start to swell. Harvest July – October.
Tips
Take care to wash hands after handling or preparing fruits before touching your eyes or other sensitive areas. Pepper plants like heat, so for best results grow on indoors or on a sunny sheltered patio area, watering and feeding regularly.
