Pepper, Hot 'Orange Embers Habanero'

Capsicum chinense

NEW! I'm SO excited to try this one. I've grown habaneros for years but this new variety from Adaptive is the end result of 8 years of selecting an easy to grow, early to mature orange habanero with a heat level that is easier to use in recipes. While it's supposed to have about a quarter to half the spice of an ordinary habanero, please note that this is still quite spicy (about six times that of a jalapeño). If you want a truly mild habanero, be sure to check out Habanada (listed with our sweet peppers)

What excited me most is that this was an accidental cross between an early hybrid habanero and Aji Limon. We grew Aji Limon for years because I liked it's flavor, but I ended up dropping it from our production because of its size (I adore Aji-type peppers for their citrus flavors, but Limon was a bit too skinny and wrinkled for easy chopping). Habaneros are also incredibly complex tasting peppers, but their heat can be overwhelming. I'm excited to see what this cross brings, especially if it's earlier and more adaptable than an ordinary habanero! Seed is certified organic.

Expected Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range: 25,000–50,000.

As you can probably tell, I find peppers and tomatoes just as addicting as flowers! My personal pepper collection has grown to insane levels, so narrowing down the PBF seed selection was a challenge, but I've included all of my absolute favorites and some exciting new varieties. From early and reliable varieties to incredibly rare heirlooms in every shape and color imaginable—super sweet to exceptionally spicy, complex and smokey to bright and citrusy, let's go! 

Packet contains approximately 10 seeds.

DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Pepper type: Habanero
Days to maturity: 90–100 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 12–18” apart in rows 24–36”
Hybrid status: Open pollinated

SOWING
Depth: 1/4 inch
Germination: 80–90°F

How to Grow

Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Pepper seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 4" pots, bury deeply up to leaves. Grow plants at approx. 70°F day and 60°F nights. At transplant, ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers.

Cold treatment information from Johnny's: "Exposing the seedlings to controlled cold treatments can increase the number of flowers and fruits. When the third true leaf appears, grow the plants at a minimum night temperature of 53-55°F (12-13°C) for 4 weeks. The plants should receive full sunlight. After 4 weeks adjust temperature to 70°F (21°C) day and night. If this technique is used, peppers should be seeded 1-2 weeks earlier than usual."

Harvest & Storage

Best harvested at 3–4" for pickling, sautéing, or stir-frying. Wash and store at 45°F and 95% relative humidity.

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