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Lemon Habanero Pepper Seeds For Planting (Capsicum chinense)

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ALL ABOUT THESE PEPPERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Lemon yellow habanero peppers are a vibrant variety of the Capsicum chinense species, known for their intense heat which can range from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them some of the hotter peppers available, though they're not at the peak of the heat scale like some of their relatives. These peppers, characterized by their bright yellow color when mature, offer not just heat but a fruity, citrus-like flavor, which sets them apart in culinary applications. Historically, habaneros, including the lemon yellow variety, trace their origins to the Amazon region, with significant cultivation in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. They've been a staple in Caribbean and Mexican cuisines for centuries, appreciated for both their heat and flavor, spreading globally through trade routes established by Spanish explorers, and now valued worldwide in various dishes for their unique taste profile.
ALL ABOUT THESE PEPPERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Lemon yellow habanero peppers are a vibrant variety of the Capsicum chinense species, known for their intense heat which can range from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them some of the hotter peppers available, though they're not at the peak of the heat scale like some of their relatives. These peppers, characterized by their bright yellow color when mature, offer not just heat but a fruity, citrus-like flavor, which sets them apart in culinary applications. Historically, habaneros, including the lemon yellow variety, trace their origins to the Amazon region, with significant cultivation in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. They've been a staple in Caribbean and Mexican cuisines for centuries, appreciated for both their heat and flavor, spreading globally through trade routes established by Spanish explorers, and now valued worldwide in various dishes for their unique taste profile.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Provide a sterile, rich & fertile mix.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily, but avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Typically germinates in 14 to 28 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 24” to 30” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 24” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 18” to 24” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 18” apart.

FRUIT SIZE

Typically around 2” long.

SEASON

Technically a perennial, mainly grown as an annual.

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Capsicum chinense

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Can be stubborn with germinating.

HARVEST

95 to 100 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Provide a sterile, rich & fertile mix.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily, but avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Typically germinates in 14 to 28 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 24” to 30” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 24” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 18” to 24” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 18” apart.

FRUIT SIZE

Typically around 2” long.

SEASON

Technically a perennial, mainly grown as an annual.

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Capsicum chinense

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Can be stubborn with germinating.