{"product_id":"paper-lantern-habanero-pepper-3-live-plants","title":"Paper Lantern Habanero Pepper | 3 Live Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Fiery Red Habaneros\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Lantern Habanero\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e) produces slender, elongated peppers that ripen from green to red. Their intense habanero heat makes them a flavorful addition to homemade pepper sauces, spicy salsas, and marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your warm-season pepper garden with \u003cstrong\u003ethree live plants\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of sowing seeds. Grow them in a sunny bed or individual patio containers, then harvest ripe red peppers to bring a little fire to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 live Paper Lantern Habanero pepper plants per purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, elongated peppers that mature from green to red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hot; intensity varies between fruits and with growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot sauces, salsas, and spicy marinades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for live plants, not seeds or harvested peppers. Plant size and maturity vary; flowers or fruit at arrival are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly and check moisture around the roots. Water gently if needed, allowing excess water to drain. Keep plants in a bright, sheltered location initially, then gradually introduce stronger sunlight and outdoor conditions before permanent planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and nights are consistently warm. Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plant at approximately the existing growing depth and water to settle the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor patio growing, use a separate container of approximately 5 gallons or larger for each plant, with drainage holes and suitable potting mix. Leave room for mature growth and airflow. Support branches if needed as fruit develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck container moisture frequently in hot or windy weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with a vegetable fertilizer according to its label; avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep mulch away from stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from frost. Habaneros are frost-tender and commonly grown as warm-season annuals in colder climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowering, harvest timing, and yield depend on plant establishment, warmth, sunlight, and season length. A fixed harvest date or crop size is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow peppers to turn red for fully ripe fruit. Cut stems with clean snips rather than pulling against branches. Add small amounts to food first and adjust cautiously to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves when handling cut peppers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid touching eyes or face, wash hands and tools thoroughly, and ventilate the kitchen when heating or blending hot peppers. Keep hot fruit away from children and pets. Use tested preservation recipes for shelf-stable sauces or pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832680288442,"sku":"P35477S","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/australian_lantern_pepper__68617.1475552668.1280.1280_dccde45c-011a-4b98-b32e-cf3fe8f91661.jpg?v=1792941591","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/paper-lantern-habanero-pepper-3-live-plants","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}