{"product_id":"chilli-habanero-mixed-2025","title":"Chilli Habanero Mixed Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabanero Mixed is a colourful blend of intensely hot \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e chillies producing lantern-shaped fruits that begin dark green before ripening through a mixture of orange, red and yellow. The combination of colours creates an impressive display on productive, branching plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabaneros are prized not simply for their heat but for their distinctive fruity, almost tropical aroma and flavour. The ripe fruits are excellent used fresh in hot sauces, salsas, marinades and Caribbean-style dishes, or can be pickled, preserved or thoroughly dried for chilli flakes and powders. A little goes a very long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabanero chillies originated in the Americas and are particularly associated with Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Despite the name, which means “from Havana”, the Habanero has a much deeper botanical and culinary history centred around the Yucatán Peninsula and surrounding regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e, Habanero generally requires a longer, warmer growing season than common \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e varieties. Plants thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture and can continue growing as short-lived perennials in warm, frost-free climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat: Very hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Late winter to spring, preferably started under protection\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Start indoors in late winter to early spring and transplant after all danger of frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm and consistently moist. A soil temperature of approximately 25–30°C will encourage germination. \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e can be slower to germinate than many other chillies, so maintain steady warmth and allow several weeks for emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once conditions have warmed, spacing approximately 45–60 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruits green if desired or allow them to ripen fully to their mature orange, red or yellow colour for the richest flavour and aroma. Wear gloves when cutting or preparing ripe Habaneros and avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649657393370,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Chilli_Habanero_ca11dc85-65fb-47eb-875e-e1593a6fd182.jpg?v=1771465362","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/chilli-habanero-mixed-2025","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}