Habanero Orange (Habanero Orange) - 15 pcs seeds

 Habanero Orange / Adjuma Orange /(Adjuma-type Orange / Habanero Orange) is an exceptionally hot Capsicum chinense pepper, very popular in Central America. The fruits ripen to bright orange and have a distinctive shape, from slightly elongated to blocky or heart-shaped. With heat of around 200 000 SHU, this variety is for true spicy-food enthusiasts. The plant can be grown in a pot and successfully overwintered indoors.

Habanero Orange is one of the very hot representatives of the Adjuma/Habanero group. A general range of 100 000–300 000 SHU is given, while the specific measurement for this variety is around 200 000 SHU.

The bright orange fruits are decorative and easy to recognise. A useful cooking tip is to leave the peppers whole in the dish, then remove them before serving once they have released the desired heat and aroma.

Variety characteristics

• Bulgarian name: Adjuma Orange / Habanero Orange
• Original name: Adjuma-type Orange / Habanero Orange
• Botanical species: Capsicum chinense
• Type: Very hot pepper
• Popular in: Central America
• Heat level: around 200 000 SHU
• Stated range: 100 000–300 000 SHU
• Colour at maturity: Bright orange
• Shape: Slightly elongated, blocky to heart-shaped
• Suitable for pots: Yes
• Overwintering: Yes, indoors
• Botanical group: Habanero / Adjuma.

🔥 Heat

200 000 SHU

One of the hottest representatives of Adjuma, with a range of 100 000–300 000 SHU. 

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Location: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse: recommended for a higher yield
Outdoors: plant out around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: suitable for controlling size.

🪴 Overwintering

This variety can be grown as a perennial container plant. After the fruits ripen, we recommend pruning the plant to encourage new growth. During the colder months, it can be brought indoors.

🍴 Culinary use

At 200 000 SHU, a small amount is enough to add serious heat to an entire dish.

It is suitable for hot sauces, marinades, stews and other spicy recipes where the characteristic heat of Habanero is desired.