Chilli Pepper Habanero Golden Yellow Seeds - Very Hot Variety (200,000–300,000 SHU)

Chilli Pepper ‘Habanero Golden Yellow’ Seeds

Habanero Golden Yellow is a vibrant, very hot chilli from the classic Habanero series (Capsicum chinense), producing striking golden-yellow fruits packed with intense heat and a distinctive citrus-like flavour. Widely used in Mexican cuisine, this variety delivers both colour and serious fire, making it ideal for sauces, marinades, and spicy dishes.

Plants are vigorous and productive, typically yielding around 40 lantern-shaped fruits per plant. The fruits measure approximately 4 × 3 cm and develop a bold golden-yellow colour at maturity. Beneath the heat lies a fruity, aromatic flavour that adds depth and character to cooking.

An indeterminate variety, Habanero Golden Yellow continues to flower and fruit throughout the season when given support. Best grown in a greenhouse or outdoors in pots in warm, sheltered conditions.

Key Features

Capsicum chinense habanero-type chilli

Produces vibrant golden-yellow fruits

Extremely hot — 200,000–300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

Fruity, citrus-like flavour beneath intense heat

Average fruit size 4 × 3 cm

Produces around 40 fruits per plant

Indeterminate growth habit — requires support

Mid-season maturity

Suitable for greenhouse growing or outdoor pots

How to Grow Chilli Pepper ‘Habanero Golden Yellow’

Sow seeds indoors January to March using a heated propagator or warm greenhouse, maintaining temperatures of 25–28°C for best germination. Sow thinly and cover lightly with fine compost or vermiculite.

Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle. As plants grow, pot on into their final containers and provide staking or support, as indeterminate plants will continue to grow and crop throughout the season.

Grow under cover for the most reliable results, or place outdoors in pots in a warm, sheltered position once all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly and feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins.

Harvest fruits when fully coloured golden yellow for maximum heat and flavour.

⚠️ Safety note: These chillies are extremely hot. Wear gloves when handling fruits and avoid touching eyes or skin. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hot is Habanero Golden Yellow?
It measures between 200,000–300,000 SHU, making it a very hot chilli suitable for experienced chilli lovers.

Is it suitable for container growing?
Yes — it performs very well in large pots, particularly in greenhouses or sheltered patios.

Does it need support?
Yes. This is an indeterminate variety and benefits from canes or a support frame.

Can it be grown outdoors in the UK?
It can be grown outdoors in pots during warm summers, but greenhouse growing gives the best and most reliable yields.

What is it best used for?
Ideal for Mexican chilli dishes, hot sauces, marinades, or crushed into spice pastes.