Habanero Tobago Seasoning – Habanero Flavour Without the Extreme Heat
What Is Habanero Tobago Seasoning?
Habanero Tobago Seasoning chilli seeds give a distinctive habanero with milder heat but all the flavour. A good choice if you want the fruitiness of a habanero without being overwhelmed by the strength.
Background and Name
The variety comes from Tobago, where it is used in traditional cooking as the base for spice blends – seasoning. Its mild character means it can be used in larger quantities.
Appearance and Growing Habit
The plant is 70–90 cm tall, compact and productive. The pods are 4–5 cm long, rounded and ripen to orange or red. It is often grown in kitchen gardens for everyday use.
Estimated Scoville Heat
Approx. 30,000 – 80,000 SHU
Flavour Profile and Uses
Fruity, citrusy and floral, but with a milder bite. Works well in stews, spice pastes, salsas and sauces where you want flavour rather than heat.
Ways to Use Habanero Tobago Seasoning
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Suits Caribbean curry and spicy sauces
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Make a fruity, mild chilli oil
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Slice thinly onto pizza or tacos
How to Grow Habanero Tobago Seasoning
Habanero Tobago Seasoning belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. Quicker than many chinense types – a good beginner variety with plenty of flavour.
Mild but mighty – Tobago Seasoning gives you habanero flavour every day!
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at around 25–30 °C for best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the humidity up. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to around 20 °C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, and can also go outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
