CHOCOLATE HABENERO HABANERO HOT Pepper seeds - 2&rdquo; x 1&rdquo; ~ Originating from Cuba - 95 - 105 DAYS (1300 Seeds - 1/4 oz) CHOCOLATE HABENERO HABANERO HOT Pepper seeds 2 x 1 Originating from Cuba 95 - 105 DAYS Habanero Chocolate we also carry Habanero Orange, Red, Scotch Bonnet, & White 95-105 Days. (OP) HOT!!! HOT!!! HOT!!! Heat registered in BTUs! Late maturing pepper has fruits with thin walls and lantern shape averaging 2 x 1. Matures to a chocolate brown color. This is among the hottest peppers in the world. It has a reported scoville heat rating of 300,000! This variety of Habanero gets its name from the dark color of its fruits. Hot peppers are actually members of the nightshade family with the habanero originating from Cuba. They are great for drying or eating fresh. The easiest way to dry them is to slice them open and hang them outside in th esun or from the ceiling where the hot air collects. Spice up your soups or soak them in oil that can be added to your dishes. Hot peppers have long been used as a spice in a variety of ethnic cuisines and are considered to have medicinal properties. Capsaicin, the active principle, releases endorphins that can relieve pain and itching and can be used to burn out a cold. It is also used for sore throat, circulatory problems, and problems in the GI tract. It can, however, cause other stomach problems if consumed in excess. These beautiful RARE Chocolate chilies are extremely hot and have been rated at 300,000+ Scottville Units (10x hotter than standard Jalapeno Pepper). Germinates in 21-26 days 72F. Needs warm temperature for germination. Transplant after first true leaves open. Grow at 62F night temperature and 70F days.