Pepper, Sweet 'Habanada'

Capsicum chinense

Bright, fruity flavor without the heat! While I personally love some spice, this pepper bred by Michael Mazourek is truly remarkable. I first grew this pepper in 2017 after reading in a Baker Creek catalog that it was made into a sorbet. I was totally intrigued. At the time, I was deep into making homemade ice cream (I once even made a roasted garlic ice cream, reminiscent of caramel😂). I have yet to make habanada ice cream, but I have loved this sweet, floral citrusy pepper ever since.

P.S., if you want thee book on homemade ice cream, check out Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home (yes, the famed Jeni of Jeni's Ice Cream)!

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 15 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.

SHIPPING

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Photo Credit: Adaptive Seeds

FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets

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