Beautifully colored. This high-yielding color variant produces brown-red chilies about 4 cm long. Extremely hot—handle with care.
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| From 100 seeds for €0,100 per seed | |
| From 500 seeds for €0,076 per seed | |
| From 1000 seeds for €0,066 per seed | |
The Capsicum chinense (Chili) Habanero Chocolate is one of the most celebrated chilies among hot pepper lovers. This variety is known for its deep, dark brown "chocolate" color, intense heat, and complex, fruity aromas. Habanero Chocolate combines fiery Scoville units with a distinctly tropical flavor, making it a standout in both the kitchen and the garden. It's an excellent choice for experienced gardeners seeking an authentic Capsicum chinense experience.
The Habanero Chocolate is a variation of the classic habanero, native to the Caribbean and Mexico. The berries are small to medium, bell-shaped, and slightly curved, measuring 3–5 cm long and 2–3 cm wide. The unique chocolate-brown color develops as the pepper ripens, giving it not only a striking appearance but also a rich, aromatic flavor.
This chili has a very high heat (approximately 300,000–350,000 Scoville units) and a fruity, tropical aroma with hints of cocoa and coffee. Its unique flavor profile makes Habanero Chocolate particularly well-suited for sauces, marinades, and culinary applications where both flavor and heat are paramount.
The Capsicum chinense Habanero Chocolate grows into a sturdy, medium-to-large plant, 70–120 cm tall. The plants are vigorously branched and produce an abundance of flowers that develop into the characteristic chocolate-brown fruits.
Optimal growing conditions:
Sowing: February–April indoors
Germination temperature: 25–28°C for fast and even germination
Prick out: once the seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
Plant out: after the last frost, mid-May or later
Location: warm, sunny and sheltered; greenhouse or conservatory promotes fruiting.
Soil: fertile, airy and well-drained; organic fertilizer encourages healthy growth
Habanero Chocolate requires a long growing season and is sensitive to cold. Regular watering, organic fertilizer, and possibly supporting heavily laden branches will ensure a healthy plant and maximum yield.
The Habanero Chocolate produces a bountiful harvest of medium-sized fruits throughout the summer until the first frost. The fruits can be harvested fully ripe for maximum flavor and heat, or picked slightly earlier for a milder, fruitier taste.
Culinary applications:
Hot sauces and marinades, where the tropical aromas are fully expressed
Dry or ground, as a spice for meat, fish or vegetables
Stuffed or baked, for a spicy twist in Mediterranean and Latin American dishes
Canning or fermenting, ideal for authentic hot sauce
Decorative in dishes, thanks to the unique chocolate color
The combination of fiery heat and complex fruity aroma makes this pepper a favorite among chefs and chili lovers who love an intense flavor experience.
Deep chocolate brown, bell-shaped fruits
Very high heat with fruity, tropical aroma
Strong and productive plant
Suitable for greenhouse, conservatory and warm vegetable garden
Long harvest season from summer to autumn
Versatile in the kitchen: fresh, dried, stuffed or processed into sauces
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