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White 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
White habanero peppers, known also as Peruvian White Lightning, are a variety of the Capsicum chinense species, celebrated for their deceptive appearance and intense heat. Despite their creamy white to light yellow color, which might suggest a milder flavor, these peppers pack a significant punch, often ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them as hot or hotter than their orange counterparts. Originating from Peru, they have been embraced in Mexican and Caribbean cuisines for their unique fruity and slightly smoky flavor, adding both heat and a distinctive taste to dishes. Their history intertwines with the broader tale of habanero peppers, which were named after Havana due to trade significance, although they are not native to Cuba but to the Amazon basin. The spread of habaneros, including the white variety, across the globe is largely due to Spanish explorers during the Columbian Exchange, leading to their cultivation far beyond their South American origins.
ALL ABOUT THESE PEPPERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
White habanero peppers, known also as Peruvian White Lightning, are a variety of the Capsicum chinense species, celebrated for their deceptive appearance and intense heat. Despite their creamy white to light yellow color, which might suggest a milder flavor, these peppers pack a significant punch, often ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them as hot or hotter than their orange counterparts. Originating from Peru, they have been embraced in Mexican and Caribbean cuisines for their unique fruity and slightly smoky flavor, adding both heat and a distinctive taste to dishes. Their history intertwines with the broader tale of habanero peppers, which were named after Havana due to trade significance, although they are not native to Cuba but to the Amazon basin. The spread of habaneros, including the white variety, across the globe is largely due to Spanish explorers during the Columbian Exchange, leading to their cultivation far beyond their South American origins.

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

Small, 3/4” wide.

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

Small, 3/4” wide.

SEASON

Technically a perennial, mainly grown as an annual.

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Capsicum chinense