Orange Habanero Chilli Seed Packet (30 Seeds)

150,000-350,000 SHU Heat Level: HOT Extreme Caution: Can irritate skin and eyes. WA Grown & Organically Fed. Intensely hot chilli peppers known for their distinct fruity, tropical, apricot-like flavor. They produce a bountiful harvest of small, flavourful peppers. Excellent for hot sauces, marinades, and Caribbean cuisine. Seed-starting Step-by-step guide • Prepare mix: Fill cells with quality seed mix; moisten until damp, not soggy. • Sow seeds: Plant ~6 mm deep, 1 per cell (or 2 and thin). Lightly press surface. • Warm & cover: Place trays on a heat mat, cover with dome, keep 25–30°C. • Keep moist: Mist or bottom-water; avoid water logging. • Light: Set grow lights above trays for 14–16 hrs/day. • Monitor: Check daily for moisture, mold, or damping-off; vent dome briefly. • Germination: 1-5 weeks. • Transplant: At ~15 cm or several true leaves, move into pots with nutrient rich, well-draining soil. • Aftercare: Reduce humidity, harden off 7–10 days before outdoors. Begin light feeding once roots establish. • Position: 6-8 hours full sun. • Days to Harvest: 100-120 days. Harvest Habaneros when they reach their mature color, which for orange varieties is a bright, intense orange. • Water & Feed: Keep evenly moist, watering when top inch dries. Fertilise with balanced, water-soluble NPK. • Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging. Careful watering to prevent root rot. Challenges include the slow germination, sensitivity to cold, potential for over watering, and susceptibility to pests like aphids and spider mites. Add to Wishlist Add to Wishlist