• Habanero Mayan Red Hot Suitable for Planting Habanero Mayan Red Hot adapté à la plantation
  • A handful of Habanero Mayan Red Hot Seeds ready for sowing Une poignée de graines Habanero Mayan Red Hot prêtes à être semées
  • Freshly harvested Habanero Mayan Red Hot pepper seeds Graines de piment rouge maya Habanero fraîchement récoltées
  • Close-up view of Red Habanero Mayan pepper seeds Vue rapprochée des graines de poivre rouge Habanero Maya
  • Close-up showcasing the texture of Habanero Mayan Red Pepper Gros plan montrant la texture du poivron rouge maya Habanero
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Habanero Mayan Red Hot Pepper Seeds

Habanero Mayan Red Hot Pepper Seeds

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The Habanero Mayan Red pepper, also known as the Habanero Maya Red pepper, is a fantastic addition to any garden, but brace yourself for its fiery intensity!

This pepper variety produces bright red, shiny, lantern-shaped peppers with a length of approximately 8-10.2 centimeters. They distinguish themselves from typical Habaneros by their elongated and slender appearance. These peppers mature from green to a vibrant red hue, ready for harvest when green in about 70 days or fully red in approximately 90 days. Although similar in shape to the Paper Lantern pepper, they are considerably larger. These plants demonstrate early maturity and thrive even in cooler climates. If you reside in a northern area and savor the heat of super-hot peppers, cultivating these is a necessity!

Upon biting into these crisp, succulent peppers, you'll encounter sweet, fruity notes with a milder Habanero essence. They're perfect for concocting sauces and marinades, as well as for frying and making chili powder.

How To Grow

To grow Habanero Mayan Red Hot Peppers, start by sowing the seeds indoors approximately 8-10 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Plant the seeds in seed trays or small pots filled with well-draining potting mix, burying them about 1 centimeter deep. Keep the soil consistently moist and place the trays or pots in a warm, sunny location or under grow lights. Once the seedlings have developed several sets of true leaves and the weather has warmed up, usually around 2-3 weeks after the last frost, transplant them into larger containers or directly into the garden, spacing them about 45-60 centimeters apart. Habanero peppers thrive in warm temperatures and require regular watering and fertilization throughout the growing season. Provide support for the plants if needed, as they can become heavy with fruit. Harvest the peppers when they reach their mature red color, typically around 90 days after transplanting, and enjoy the spicy fruits in your favorite dishes or preserve them for later use.

Harvesting

When harvesting Habanero Mayan Red Hot Pepper seeds, it's crucial to wait until the peppers are fully ripe and matured on the plant. This typically means allowing the peppers to turn from green to a vibrant red color. Once ripe, carefully remove the peppers from the plant, ensuring to handle them gently to avoid damaging the seeds inside. Cut open the peppers and extract the seeds, then rinse them thoroughly to remove any pulp or residue. After cleaning, spread the seeds out to dry completely before storing them in a cool, dry place for future use.

Seed Saving

To save Habanero Mayan Red Hot Pepper seeds, start by selecting the healthiest and most robust peppers from your harvest. These peppers should be fully ripe and free from any signs of disease or damage. Once you've chosen your peppers, carefully cut them open and remove the seeds, being cautious not to damage them in the process. Rinse the seeds thoroughly to remove any remaining pulp or debris, then spread them out in a single layer on a clean surface to dry. Allow the seeds to dry completely before storing them in a labeled envelope or container in a cool, dry place until you're ready to plant them again.

Extra Facts

Planting Methods: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, then transplant.

Blooming Season: Typically blooms from late spring to early autumn.

Planting Season: Best planted in spring after frost danger has passed.

Latin Name/USDA Zones: Capsicum chinense 'Habanero Mayan Red', USDA zones 9-11.

Sunlight Required/ Height: Requires full sun, grows to about 60-90 centimeters tall.

Shelf Life After Test Date: Can remain viable for up to 2-3 years if stored properly.

Seed Type: Heirloom or open-pollinated seeds.

Soil Type: Thrives in well-draining soil with pH 6.0-7.0, preferably sandy loam or loamy soil.

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