Habanero Orange' Pepper (Capsicum)

(Pepper) If you like your peppers hot, then Habanero Orange is for you. Habaneros used to be one of the world’s hottest peppers, but even though it has been surpassed by even hotter varieties, don’t underestimate just how hot this pepper is. To make a comparison, a Habanero is typically about 80 times hotter than the average Jalapeno coming in at 100,000 to 350,000 on the Scoville Heat Unit scale. Habanero Orange will grow 18-24 inches high and wide and can produce anywhere from 50-100 small lantern shaped peppers in one season. They will be prolific producers if grown in full sun, watered regularly, and fed monthly with a fertilizer formulated for vegetables. Set plants out in the garden or in containers after all the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Habanero Orange will mature from a light green to a bright golden orange and the thin-walled fruits will wrinkle at maturity. Habaneros are used in the culinary world in Caribbean and Latin American dishes, known for their fruity, smoky flavor. Get creative in the kitchen and use Habanero Orange to make hot sauce, salsa, or rubs for chicken or fish, and enjoy the heat and tropical citrus-like flavor!