
Chocolate Habanero Hot Pepper
Deep Heat with Rich, Smoky Flavor!
The Chocolate Habanero, also known as Congo Black, is a unique and flavorful hot pepper prized for its dark brown, wrinkled pods and intensely smoky, fruity heat. Hotter than the average orange habanero, this variety brings a bold kick along with complex flavor, making it perfect for rich hot sauces, marinades, and Caribbean-style cooking. The vigorous plants are highly productive, thriving in warm conditions and producing an abundance of beautifully dark peppers. For heat lovers who want something bold, spicy, and full of character, the Chocolate Habanero is a must-grow.
Grown from Matt’s Peppers.
Chocolate Habanero Hot Pepper
Deep Heat with Rich, Smoky Flavor!
The Chocolate Habanero, also known as Congo Black, is a unique and flavorful hot pepper prized for its dark brown, wrinkled pods and intensely smoky, fruity heat. Hotter than the average orange habanero, this variety brings a bold kick along with complex flavor, making it perfect for rich hot sauces, marinades, and Caribbean-style cooking. The vigorous plants are highly productive, thriving in warm conditions and producing an abundance of beautifully dark peppers. For heat lovers who want something bold, spicy, and full of character, the Chocolate Habanero is a must-grow.
Grown from Matt’s Peppers.
Plant Traits
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85-100 days
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12-18 inches
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Hot 🔥🔥🔥 - 425,000-577,000 Scoville heat units
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Saved seed: collected from mature, healthy plants at the end of a growing season, allowing gardeners to replant them in future seasons. This practice supports self-sufficiency, seed adaptation to local conditions, and the preservation of heirloom and open-pollinated varieties.
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Peppers do best with full sun. They're a great addition to both small and big garden spaces:
Containers and patio gardens
Raised beds
In-ground beds and gardens