Culinary Select! Chocolate Habanero {Capsicum chinense} Heirloom| NON-GMO | Salsa Sauce dry rub versatile Pepper 20 seeds Free US shipping! 85-100 days. So beautiful! The chocolate-brown, lantern shaped fruit are about 2” long, and so ornamental! But don’t let the color fool you; these are not candy, but rather flaming-hot fruit that carry a massive 300,000 Scoville units of heat! Hot pepper enthusiasts love the heat and flavor that these chocolate fruits are packed with, but be careful and use in moderation. Unique and versatile, the Chocolate Habanero pepper will soon become one of your preferred hot peppers. Also known as the Brown Congo, Chocolate Congo pepper, Black Habanero, or Habanero Chocolate pepper, it is both exotic and an exciting chili to grow. So much flavor and sweetness backed in these little chocolate fruits, no wonder why this is one of the pepper varieties that EVERYBODY wants! This is great to make BBQ sauces, salsas, and marinades! They will ripen from green to a rich dark brown, chocolatey color, and the pods will grow about 3 inches long. You will notice a sweet, rich, smoky flavor when you take a bite. 8-12 hours of Sun Sprouts in 7-10 Days Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F Seed Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 14-18" Frost Hardy: No GERMINATION: Planting Method: transplant When to Plant: after last frost Planting Depth: 1/4? Seed Spacing: 2? Row Spacing: 3-4? Days to Maturity:85-100 Disease Resistance: None Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather. Species:Capsicum Chinense Heat Level: 300,000 – 450,000 SHUs Days to Harvest: 85-100 Days