The Habanero species is thought to have originated in the Yucatan region of Mexico. Although the name 'habanero' can be translated to mean 'someone or something from Havana', the plant is only found growing in isolation on the island of Cuba. Today it is still mainly grown in the Yucatan Peninsula, but predominantly orange and yellow habanero varieties are grown here. The red variety usually comes from the Caribbean or the southern states of the USA.

Habanero Mexican Orange Chili is a traditional, very hot chili variety from Mexico; it is about 50 times hotter than a jalapeño chili. The thin-walled fruits are round, wrinkled and grow about 5 cm long and 3 cm wide. Their shape resembles a miniature pepper. They have such an intense fruity flavor that many other types of chilies have a very hard time competing with habanero peppers. Their tropical, fruity flavor makes them an essential ingredient in any salsa and allows them to combine particularly well with tropical fruits. The color changes from light green to orange. The plants produce a large number of medium-sized orange fruits.

The 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 healthy, well-fertilized, permeable soil and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be planted in a sunny, sheltered spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. Since the plants have a particularly long ripening time, it is recommended to grow them in a pot, so that you can easily bring the plant inside when the temperature drops below 12°C during the day, allowing all the fruits to ripen. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it down by 20 cm after harvesting and place it in a bright place where the temperature is at least 15°C.

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