{"product_id":"habanero-red-x-hot-green-to-red-copy","title":"Habanero Yellow - X-Hot - Green to Yellow","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShort Summary for Habanero Yellow\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabanero Yellow is a very hot Habanero-type pepper with excellent flavour and a pungency of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150,000–300,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e.  The bushy, low-growing plants produce attractive, glossy, slightly wrinkled fruits that mature from light green to \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Fruits are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and are ideal for open-field production.  Best harvested when fully yellow for maximum maturity and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions for Habanero Yellow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Sowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in \u003cstrong\u003espring to early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun (6–8 hours daily). Choose a warm, sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for garden beds, raised beds, containers, and open-field production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep and cover lightly with soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong\u003e45–60 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e with rows approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces a \u003cstrong\u003elow, bushy plant\u003c\/strong\u003e with large leaves and does not normally require trellising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the typical slightly wrinkled Habanero shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds usually germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under warm, moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e85–90 days from planting to first harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on growing conditions and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm conditions, ideally around \u003cstrong\u003e21°C–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce excessive watering as fruits begin to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer during early growth, followed by a fertilizer higher in potassium during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor for aphids, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, and fungal problems. Maintain good airflow and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePungency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e150,000–300,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the production system and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits have developed their \u003cstrong\u003ebright yellow mature colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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