Swiss Chocolate Habanero
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Swiss Chocolate is a brown habanero bred by Raphael Alber in Switzerland. The pods ripen to a matte dark brown and have a rich flavour with notes of apple, berries and raisins.Plants are productive and reach about 1 m, yet stay manageable in a 30 cm pot.Plant DetailsBotanical name: Capsicum...
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Swiss Chocolate is a brown habanero bred by Raphael Alber in Switzerland. The pods ripen to a matte dark brown and have a rich flavour with notes of apple, berries and raisins.
Plants are productive and reach about 1 m, yet stay manageable in a 30 cm pot.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in containers (30 cm pot or larger)
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Habanero-type pods about 5 cm long and 4 cm wide. They start dark olive green and ripen to matte dark brown.
Heat level: Extra Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Hot sauces
- Barbecue sauces
- Salsas
- Drying and powders
- Chili and stews
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: hot pepper fans, container growers and sauce makers wanting a rich, dark habanero.
