Aroma Habanero Chilli Peppers
Capsicum chinense ‘Aroma Habanero’
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Aroma Habanero Chilli Peppers provide a colourful growth, transitioning from violet to orange to red at maturity. Growing to about 40cm in height, they produce approximately 20 fruits per plant, 5cm long. Native to Central America, these chillies offer a uniquely fruity and spicy-citrus flavour, with a heat rating of over 100,000 on the Scoville scale. Ideal for gardeners seeking an exceptional and flavourful heat.
Average Packet Contents: 20 Seeds
Estimated Scoville Rating: 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Next: sow under cover from January See the growing calendar
When to grow it
- Sow under cover: January to April
- Plant out: May to June
- Harvest: July to October
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How to Grow Aroma Habanero Chilli Seeds in the UK
Introduction
Aroma Habanero Peppers transition from violet to orange to red, offering a vibrant patio display. Ideal for pots at 40cm in height, each plant yields about 20 fruits, 5cm long. Native to Central America, these chillies feature a fruity, spicy-citrus taste, with a heat rating of over 100,000 on the Scoville scale. Perfect for those seeking unique flavors and a touch of heat in their garden.
Growing Tips
- Start indoors from mid-February to early March.
- Germination Mix: Use quality compost mixed with perlite for optimal aeration.
- Germination with Propagator: A heated propagator is best for germinating Armoa Habanero Chilli Seeds. Keep the temperature between 28°C-32°C.
Transplanting Seedlings
- After 3-5 weeks, your seedlings will be ready to transplant.
- Fill pots with a mixture of multi-purpose compost and perlite, and transplant the seedlings, planting deeper if leggy.
Growing and Caring for Your Aroma Habanero Plants
- Grow in a greenhouse or polytunnel throughout the summer where, the temperature is at least 18°C.
- Re-pot several times, using a compost and perlite mix, and increasing the pot size gradually.
- Maintain consistent moisture and feed with a balanced liquid weekly.
- Protect the plants from pests and diseases. Common pests of aroma habanero chillies include aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Common diseases of aroma habanero chillies include leaf spot, powdery mildew, and fusarium wilt.
Harvesting Your Aroma Habanero Peppers
- Aroma habanero chillies are usually ready about 155 days from sowing. Harvest when firm and vibrant in color.
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Can’t wait to use these seeds
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