Pepper, Hot: Habanero- White

Slightly smaller than average habanero peppers. The White Habanero grows as a great addition to any garden. The White Habanero is thought to be native to Peru specifically and is very hot but with a slightly sweet tang that makes it an excellent addition to salsa. 

Non-GMO

USES- Fresh, drying
FLAVOR- Sweet, tangy
SCOVILLE HU- 300,000 - 500,000
VEG. COLOR- White
VEG. SIZE- Small
SEED DEPTH- 1/4"
PLANT SPACING- 12"-18"
PLANT SIZE- Medium
FROST HARDY- No
USDA ZONES- 4-11
HRS. SUNLIGHT- 8+
DAYS TO HARVEST- 90
GENUS- Capsicum chinense
LINEAGE- Heirloom
SEED COUNT- 10
GERMINATION RATE- 72% 12/24
(item #: HP-221)

Super hot peppers take longer and have a lower germination rate than other peppers. Heat does speed sprouting, but it can still take up to 30 days. We have found that soaking the seeds in hydrogen peroxide for a few hours prior to planting can help with germination rates. 

Please note that these peppers are extremely hot and should be handled with care. We highly recommend that you wear gloves when touching the seeds or fruit.

The habanero comes from the Amazonas region, and from there, it was spread through Mexico. One domesticated habanero, which was dated 8,500 years old, was found at an archaeological dig in Peru. The Yucatán Peninsula is the biggest producer of habaneros these days, but it’s grown in many South American and Central American countries, as well as the southwestern United States.