{"product_id":"chilli-habanero-red-330","title":"Chilli Habanero Red Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabanero Red is an intensely hot Chilli producing distinctive lantern-shaped fruits that begin dark green before ripening to a rich, glossy red. Beneath its formidable heat is the characteristic Habanero flavour: fruity, aromatic and almost tropical, making it prized for flavour as much as sheer pungency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ripe fruits are excellent for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, relishes and Caribbean-style dishes, and can also be pickled, fermented or thoroughly dried for chilli flakes and powders. Habaneros are exceptionally hot, so only a small amount is needed to bring considerable heat and flavour to a dish.\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”, their deeper botanical and culinary history is strongly associated with the Yucatán Peninsula and surrounding regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e, Habanero Red is slower growing than many common \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e chillies and appreciates a long, hot growing season. 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: 10 – 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 slow to germinate, 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 green if desired or allow fruits to ripen fully to deep red for their richest flavour and mature heat. Wear gloves when harvesting or preparing Habaneros and avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 95 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":46649653428442,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Chilli_MayaHabanero_4e53e5c7-a15a-4361-a849-d38407ffe54d.jpg?v=1771299781","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/chilli-habanero-red-330","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}