{"product_id":"habanero-yellow-chilli-seeds-capsicum-chinense","title":"Habanero Yellow Chilli Seeds — Capsicum chinense","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSunshine Yellow, Serious Heat 🌶️\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Habanero (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e) is a strikingly beautiful chilli that packs an extraordinary punch. Bright golden-yellow pods ripen to a gorgeous sunshine hue, with a fruity, floral aroma that belies just how fiercely hot they are. These are not for the faint-hearted — but for chilli lovers, they're absolutely irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse them fresh in salsas and hot sauces, dry them for chilli flakes, or ferment them into a fiery condiment that'll become your secret weapon in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eHeat Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Habaneros rate 100,000–350,000 Scoville units — that's up to 100 times hotter than a jalapeño. Handle with care, wash hands thoroughly after touching, and keep away from eyes. Not recommended for the chilli-shy!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It 🌶️\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌕 Stunning golden-yellow pods — a real showstopper in the garden and kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔥 Intense fruity heat — complex flavour with serious fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫙 Perfect for hot sauces and ferments — a chilli lover's dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 Prolific producer — heavy crops over a long warm season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏺 Great in large pots or a warm, sheltered garden bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors in seed-raising mix 10–12 weeks before the last frost (July–August). Habaneros love heat — use a heat mat to maintain soil temperature of 26–30°C for best germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors into a warm, sunny, sheltered spot once all frost risk has passed (October–November). Space plants 50–60 cm apart in rich, well-drained soil. Water consistently and feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser once flowering begins. Pods take longer to mature than other chillies — patience is rewarded!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Habaneros thrive in pots in a warm, sunny spot — a greenhouse or glasshouse will give you the best results in cooler NZ regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains 5 seeds of Yellow Habanero Chilli (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45319128809541,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_a1c9a8e4-d95b-4347-9fbd-a8c4e7b408dd.png?v=1783559995","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/habanero-yellow-chilli-seeds-capsicum-chinense","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}