Description
Chilli Name: HABANERO SOMALI
Chilli Species: Capsicum Chinense
Chilli Origin: Somalia
Chilli Heat: Very Hot
Habanero Somali is a Capsicum chinense variety named in reference to Somalia and grown for strong habanero heat and aromatic flavour. While often associated with the region by name, it is not formally documented as a distinct historical landrace.
Pods are lantern-shaped to slightly elongated with a lightly wrinkled surface. Fruits ripen from green to red when fully mature. Pod walls are moderately thin, making them suitable for sauces, fresh use, and blending.
Flavour is fruity and aromatic with classic chinense character, followed by a powerful, lingering heat. Heat is classed as Very Hot, consistent with habanero-type chillies. No formally published Scoville Heat Unit figure is available for this variety.
Plants are bushy and moderately compact, typically reaching 70–100 cm in height. They require warm temperatures and a long growing season to reach full heat and flavour potential, performing best in greenhouses or sheltered outdoor positions.
Habanero Somali is recognised as a named habanero selection rather than a formally recorded regional landrace, valued primarily for its reliable heat and flavour.
Germination temperature 28–30 °C. See our Water and Feed Guides for advise.
Chilli Seeds Qty is 5 per pack unless stated.
