Plant indoors: March to April How to grow indoors: Sow 0.5in (1.5cm) deep, in trays or pots of moist seed compost at a temperature of approx. 21C (70F). After germination reduce the temperature to 15-18C (60-65F); a warm windowsill is generally suitable. Transplant into 3in (7.5cm) pots when the seedlings are 2in (5cm) high. Plant out under glass in mid-May into 9in (23cm) pots, or space 18in (45cm) apart or three plants per grow bag. Alternatively, harden off and plant in a warm, sunny but sheltered spot in early June, allowing 18in (45cm) between plants. Extremely hot. The hottest variety in general use. Originates from the Caribbean. Also called Scotch Bonnet. The small conical green fruits ripen to orange and can be used fresh or dried. http://www.fothergills.co.uk/en/chili-pepper-habanero-350.aspx “I planted 20 what I think are Habanero chilies, I got the chilies from a friend and dried them out on the window sill over the summer, I didn't remove the seeds until I planted them. Habanero [ah-bah-NEH-roh]. This chile belongs to the Capsicum chinense family of peppers, of South American origin. In Mexico it is planted exclusively in the Yucatan Peninsula, where it was probably introduced from Cuba, which might explain its popular name "Habanero". The Habanero is one of the world's hottest chile. Its heat level is 10. For the uninitiated even a tiny piece of Habanero would cause intense and prolonged oral suffering. Underneath the heat is a delicate plum-tomato apple-like flavour. The riper red ones have a sweetness that gives them a mouthwatering appeal. Grown in Mexico and the Caribbean. It has an irregular spheroid shape, with a small point, and is around 5 cm long by 3.25-4.5 cm wide. It is available in green, yellow, scarlet and deep red. It has a number of close relatives such as Scotch Bonnet and Rocoto. It is used mainly raw because it loses subtlety, but not heat, when cooked. . Slow to germinate, must be grown in warm, moist conditions. The Habanero when ripe or dried and powdered has a unique apricot scent. 300,000+ SHU. Heat level 10+ “ http://www.chileseeds.co.uk/chilli-seeds-our-customers.htm