🌶️ The Yellow Habanero chilli plant is a fiery little gem known for its vibrant color and intense heat. It’s a cultivar of Capsicum chinense, originally from the Amazon region, and now widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates.
Color: Starts greenish-yellow and matures to a deep yellow
Heat Level: Ranges from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) — seriously spicy!
Flavor: Fruity, slightly citrusy, and floral — perfect for hot sauces
Growth Habit: Bushy perennial in warm climates; often grown as an annual elsewhere
Sunlight: Needs full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Soil: Prefers well-drained loamy soil with pH between 6–7
Watering: Moderate — avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Germination: Takes 10–18 days; transplant when seedlings are 3–4 inches tall
Harvest: Typically 60–80 days after sowing
