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Connecticut, USA

Anyone have any habanero seeds. Looks like I will need some for my salsa.

I also have a nut of a friend that loves hot stuff. It would be nice to "melt" him from something I grew in my own garden...

6/11/2001 11:34:08 AM

Greencastle, PA

Is that a kind of pepper? If you wan't something really hot try Tai Dragon peppers, they're 5-7 times hotter than jalepenos

6/11/2001 5:16:37 PM

western Kentucky

Farmer Tom,

The habanero is the hottest spice in the world... found mainly in the Caribbean and the Yucatan area of Mexico

A single dried gram will produce an enormous amount of heat in 440lbs. of salsa.

Justin

P.S. I might want a few seeds too, if anyone has some or knows where to find them.

6/11/2001 5:26:48 PM

Herndon, VA

I don't have any seeds, but I grew them a few years ago; most of the peppers never left the plant because they were too hot to to anything with. If you want to melt your friend those will definitely do it. --Bruiser

P.S.- Wear gloves while working with them!!!!!

6/11/2001 8:11:21 PM

Long Island,New York

And don't rub your eyes no matter what !.................G

6/11/2001 8:31:32 PM

Greencastle, PA

When ever you handle hot peppers where gloves! they can burn you. The seeds of a pepper are what make it hot, so remove the seeds and they shouldn't be to bad.
Tom

6/11/2001 10:29:50 PM

South Hill, Virginia

I've bought Habanero seedlings at Lowes the last couple of years and had good luck with them and I know Walmart sells the seeds. I use them along with several other sweet peppers to make a relish that is very tasty and not too hot. No peppers this year....what garden space I have is now my pumpkin patch.

6/12/2001 9:58:53 AM

Connecticut, USA

I am sensing a new website on the horrizon....

HotPeppers.com!

6/12/2001 10:44:17 AM

Greencastle, PA

HotPeppers.com? That wouldn't be nearly as interesting as...uh...hmmmmmm...HotPumpkins.com? HotPeppers.com would be cool. Maybe Len can make a wieght estimation system for giant hot peppers.

6/12/2001 10:51:45 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

The hottest pepper in the world is the "Red Savina" it was developed recently and is a type of Habenero!! anyone who has ever sampled Habenero's knows that they are so HOT the seem TOXIC!! they make Jalepeno's tast like Pickles!
If you do grow Habenero's make sure no children can touch them!! that's all it will take and if they rub their face or eye's then look out!!
Glenn Peters

6/12/2001 11:44:54 AM

Connecticut, USA

Maybe I better skip it all together. Wouldn't want the little ones to touch them.

6/12/2001 2:09:00 PM

Greencastle, PA

Maybe you could fence them in with chicken wire.

6/12/2001 9:44:20 PM

Indianapolis,In

My Burpee catalog has them listed.

6/13/2001 10:41:18 AM

Wood River, Nebraska

John, the true test of a pepper is the taste. By removing all of the capsaicin found in the white flesh and seeds (wear gloves scrape out with a knife, rinse well) you can safely taste any pepper without fear of the heat. IMO habaneros taste like dirt. I've been growing peppers of all kinds for a quarter of a century and believe me this works.
dave=stewee

6/13/2001 11:43:11 PM

Glenn Springs S.C.

The hottest pepper I've been in contact with was a Scotch bonnet(may really be a habenero) it will burn your skin and taste more like a chemical than a vegetable.
Jeff

6/14/2001 10:47:10 PM

Walnut Creek, CA

The habanero pepper I use in the recipie for salsa I sent John is very dark green almost black green. About four inches wide at the stem end, and five inches long. I am growing some this year and will have seeds for anyone who wants them next year, just let me know. They have a really nice smoky flavor, and aren't hot if you remove the seeds and veins (or ribs), deffinitely wear gloves and do NOT touch your eyes, nose or mouth while working with any peppers. Also wash your gloves with your hands in them, before you store away the gloves. The capsaicin (hot oils) in peppers are very powerful, this certain habanero pepper is not so deadly hot just leave out the seeds, if you want hot- smash some of the seeds in a mortor and pestle and add to the salsa, chili or whatever you are cooking. Have fun!

6/16/2001 10:57:43 AM

Buffalo, NY

I have some extra seeds but it's pretty late to start habaneros, you should look for transplants in your area. I live in Buffalo and peppers should be planted around here about a week or so into June. These were started in the end of February/beginning of March and my farm supply store actually recommends starting them in January for this area.

6/19/2001 12:07:52 PM

Buffalo, NY

Sound like you are growing Anchos. They look like a bell pepper on the top and come to a tapered point at the bottom. they are usually dark green, about 3-4" wide at the top, and about 5" long. If given a chance to FULLY ripen, they turn a dark brown color. These are also called Poblanos, depending on if they are used fresh or dried.

6/19/2001 12:13:58 PM

Buffalo, NY

for Ancho/Poblano pic see:
http://server3001.freeyellow.com/bowtiesupply/img/garden/Ancho101.JPG
Check out my other garden/veggie/raised bed/seed-starting pics too, http://server3001.freeyellow.com/bowtiesupply/img/garden/

6/19/2001 12:18:15 PM

Charlotte, North Carolina

Try "DAVE'S INSANITY SAUCE", your friend will be screaming for anything liquid!

6/30/2001 11:11:08 PM

Ga.

John D,,,,I have some seed,,,they are old,,but email me,,we'll work something out...

7/25/2001 4:01:24 PM

North Ga

I have some excellent habaneros. You want me to send u a few?
Pappy

8/27/2001 8:42:57 AM