Pepper Orange & Red Suave - Renee's Garden
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Capsicum annuum var.
Mild Habanero Chiles
EXCLUSIVE - These new mild habaneros from the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University take advantage of habaneros' complex flavor without their incendiary heat. The orange and red chiles have a delicious tropical fruitiness with a hint of citrus to enjoy in a wide range of dishes without being afraid of setting your mouth on fire. Robust Sauve plants reliably produce heavy crops of these colorful, mellow chiles.
NOTE: Red food dye distinguishes red from orange variety in packet.
Seed Count: Approx. 30-35 / Weight: 0.15 g
| Sow Seeds Indoors | Days to Germinate | Transplant Outdoors in Full Sun | Mature Height | Transplant to Harvest |
| Feb.-March | 10 - 28 days | April-June | 2.5-3 ft. | Approx. 80 days |
STARTING SEEDLINGS
In early spring, start indoors about 2 months before night temperatures stay reliably 50-55F (10-13C). Sow seeds 1/4 in. deep and 1 in. apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy and very warm 80F (27C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 in. tall, transplant into deeper individual containers. Maintain at 70F (21C). Feed with half strength fertilizer every week until weather is warm enough to gradually acclimate seeds to outdoor conditions. Transplant 2 ft. apart into rich soil in full sun.
GROWING NOTES
Habaneros need warm conditions. Don't transplant outdoors until night temperatures stay securely above 55F (13C). Prepare soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant only robust seedlings with well-developed roots. Mulch plants to maintain even soil moisture. Keep well weeded, watered and fertilized.
HARVEST AND USE
To harvest, cut rather than pull fruit from the plants when fully coloured orange or red. With Suaves, you'll enjoy habaneros' unique taste without their incendiary heat. Use freely in all kinds of fresh salsas, sauces, jerk rubs and marinades. You'll find them no hotter than mellow New Mexico green chilies, with Suave Red rated a mild 580 Scoville units and Suave Orange a smooth 835 heat units, compared to the 575,000 heat units of the normal habanero chile!
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