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Prized by chile aficionados not only for its intense heat, but its distinct fruitiness, the habanero is used in sensational salsas (see recipe inside), and will turn a bland barbeque into a fiery feast! Habaneros are said to be 100 times hotter than jalapeños (but after the first 100,000 Scoville heat units, who's counting?) 100,000-350,000 Scoville heat units (extremely hot).
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 100 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Over 100000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Brazil
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24" tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: 2 ½" long, 1" wide, green turning to orange-red when mature. Habaneros are one of the hottest peppers in the world at 100,000–350,000 Scoville heat units.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when peppers start to turn orange-red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.
- Xavier R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 29, 20245 Stars
Had trouble terming but got new packet and germ fast
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - GBLynden'sVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsMar 3, 2026Terrible Germination
I went through an entire pack of seeds with no luck. I used seed starting techniques that have worked amazingly well for all of my other peppers but this one. Not a single seed germinated, sadly.
I have not had this terrible luck with any other seeds from this company but with these.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMar 11, 2026Hey there,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LyssRated 1 out of 5 starsOct 30, 2025Didn’t germinate at all :/
Could not get these to germinate indoors or out, and I live in the ideal climate for them. I tried everything to get them to germinate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningNov 7, 2025Hey Lyss,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LacyRated 1 out of 5 starsApr 13, 20251 Star
None of the habanero seeds germinated
- Bill T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 10, 20245 Stars
2nd time I ordered. 1st seeds worked great. The last seed I'll be starting end of January.
