Pink Habanero – an unusual habanero in lovely pastel
What makes Pink Habanero special
Pink Habanero is a rare and very beautiful variant of habanero, where the ripe pods take on a pale pink, almost pearly colour. A flavourful variety with balanced heat and an exotic look.
Background and name
This variety is a natural colour variant of the classic orange habanero and is thought to have developed through selective growing in the USA. It is popular with chilli growers for its aesthetic beauty and unique colour range.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant grows about 60–90 cm tall and produces masses of pods 3–5 cm long with the typical habanero shape. The colour ripens from green to pale pink with a light peach tone.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 100,000 – 150,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
Pink Habanero has an aromatic, tropical flavour with clear fruity tones. The heat is strong but not overwhelming, which makes it a good choice for fruity sauces or spicy pickles.
Ways to use Pink Habanero
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Make a pale pink habanero sauce
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Use in tropical dishes and ceviche
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Ferment into strong fruit sauces
How to grow Pink Habanero
Pink Habanero belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. The variety is slow to start but gives a generous harvest in a greenhouse or sunny window. It does best with even warmth and regular feeding.
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
