Habanero Aji Chombo Red Chili Seeds

Info: The Habanero Aji Chombo Red Chili is a Habanero variety from Panama which is quite rare here. The plants are bushy, reach up to 85cm in height, and develop large amounts of very large, long, ultra-spicy fruits with a fantastic flavour. They are traditionally used in Panamian cuisine, and are suitable for making hot sauces and salsas, as well as for drying and cooking.

General Info: The Habanero variety probably comes from the Yucatan region of Mexico. While the name “Habanero” means “from Havana” in English, they are only found occasionally in Cuba. They are still mainly cultivated on the Yucatan peninsula, although there they are predominantly orange and yellow Habanero varieties. They have an extremely fruity flavour that cannot be compared with many other chili types.

Care: The germination temperature is between 22 und 28°C (12 - 21 day germination period), therefore the use of a greenhouse and a heating mat is recommended. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised, permeable soil, and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be planted in a sunny, protected place with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. As the plants have a particularly long maturation period, it is recommended to grow them in a pot, so that you can easily bring the plant inside when the temperature falls below 12°C during the day, allowing all the fruits to ripen. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it back by 20cm after harvesting and place in a light place where it is at least 15°C.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Cultivation Instructions and in the Chili Diary.