{"product_id":"25-graines-de-piment-habanero-citron-capsicum-chinense","title":"25 Lemon Habanero Pepper Seeds (Capsicum chinense)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e “Habanero Lemon”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Habanero Pepper, yellow habanero, \u003cem\u003eLemon Habanero\u003c\/em\u003e: beneath its citrus fragrance lies one of the most formidable peppers in the garden. Between 100,000 and 350,000 units on the Scoville scale—fifty times that of a Cayenne pepper. Its fruity, lemony flavor is real, but it comes before a heat that shows no mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense, highly distinctive lemon fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful bush:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm tall, covered with small, glossy, lemon-yellow conical fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong growing cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow 100 to 120 days from sowing to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves when handling\u003c\/strong\u003e the fruits, seeds, and placentas. Capsaicin clings to the skin for a long time and can transfer to the eyes several hours later, even after washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever cut these peppers close to your face: the vapors irritate the respiratory tract and can have effects comparable to tear gas. Ventilate the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the fruits and plants out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn case of a burning sensation in the mouth, water is ineffective: choose a full-fat dairy product, bread, or oil instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm, sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, and well-drained, with an addition of mature compost. It does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow indoors as early as February–March, in a seed tray or pots, at \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the critical point: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e germinates very slowly and poorly at lower temperatures; it can sometimes take three weeks. A heating mat makes all the difference. Transplant at the 4–5-leaf stage. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant after the last frosts, in a pot or in the ground, spacing plants 50 cm apart. In cool climates, growing it in a pot allows you to bring it indoors and extend the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base without overwatering. Mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slight water stress at the end of the growing cycle concentrates the capsaicin—if you are seeking maximum heat, reduce watering as the fruits begin to change color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest with gloves and pruning shears when the fruits are fully lemon-yellow and glossy. They can be dried, frozen, or made into sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasil planted at its base helps keep aphids away, \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-soucis-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e have a repellent effect, and tomatoes or \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e have similar requirements. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small white flowers are visited by bees throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsaicin is an evolutionary defense directed against mammals: birds, however, are not sensitive to it and disperse the seeds. A vivid example of coevolution to share in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade hot sauces, pickles, exotic marinades, chutneys, and chili-infused oils. Its fruity flavor makes it perfect for sweet-and-savory combinations and Creole recipes. Add it in fractions of a fruit, never an entire fruit at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pepper is often a symbol of strength, passion, and vitality. In several cultures, it is also used as a good-luck charm believed to ward off negative energies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWearing gloves, open a fully ripe fruit, remove the seeds, and dry them flat for several days. Be careful: peppers cross-pollinate easily between varieties, so isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance of a lemon, the power of a habanero.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863202791757,"sku":"3760335363665","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/piment_habanero_citron.jpg?v=1751970494","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/25-graines-de-piment-habanero-citron-capsicum-chinense","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}