Chilli Pepper Habanero Orange

Additional Details

When to Sow Habanero Orange Chilli Pepper Seeds

February to April

Where to Sow

Sow seed on the surface of a free draining compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite and place at a temperature 18-21°C until seeds germinate.

What to do next

Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle into 7cm (3in) pots and grow on underglass. Once plants reach 10cm (4in) high transplant into growbags or 25cm (10in) pots and grow on underglass. Feed once a week with tomato fertiliser once first fruits have set.

Harvest

Late July to October.

Handy tip

Remove the seeds from the fruits before cooking, as this will reduce the heat. Alternatively cook whole in dishes and remove the fruit part way through.

Nutritional Values

High in vitamin C and beta carotene

Scoville Heat Rating

100,000 to 350,000