Habanero Ivory Seeds

Information: Like its other chili relatives, this rare variety of habanero originates from Mexico and is one of the hottest chillies in the world with a spice grading of 300,000 Scoville heat units. The plant grows approximately 50cm tall, has a very bushy growth and has a high fruit yield. The fruits reach about 4 - 5 cm in length and ripen from green through to ivory white. The fruits have the fruity taste typical of habanero peppers and are perfect for drying out.

Care: Germination temperature is between 22°C and 28°C (germination period: 12-21 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised, permeable soil, and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be placed in a sunny, protected place with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. As the plants have a particularly long maturation period, it is recommended to grow them in a pot, so that you can easily bring the plants inside when the temperature falls below 12°C during the day, allowing all the fruits to ripen. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it back by 20cm after harvesting and place in a light place where it is at least 15°C.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Growing Guide and in the Chili Journal.