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Congo Black Hot Habanero Pepper Seeds
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Congo Black Hot Habanero Pepper

$4.50 Packet - 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity100 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing12 - 18 Inches
Germination7–21 days
Growing Information

Growing Congo Black Hot Habanero Pepper

‘Congo Black,’ also known as 'Chocolate Habanero,' is an open-pollinated hot pepper prized for its rich smoky flavor and distinctive dark coloring. Wrinkled fruits begin green and mature to a deep chocolate shade, delivering a complex flavor especially valued in Jamaican-style cooking.

Start ‘Congo Black’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and space plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety thrives during warm growing conditions.

Ready to harvest in about 100 days, pick fruits once they reach their mature size and rich chocolate color.

Hot, smoky, and distinctive, ‘Congo Black’ is especially well suited to sauces, including Jamaican-style jerk preparations.

60% germination

  • Days to Maturity: 100
  • Sow Method: Start Indoors
  • Sow Depth: ¼ Inches
  • Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Height: 36 Inches
  • Fruit Size: 2 x 3 ¾ Inches
  • Scoville Scale: 125,000 - 275,000 SHUs

Catalog Page: 58

How to start

Start Indoors

Sowing depth

¼ Inches

Plant height

36 Inches

Botanical name

Capsicum annuum

Questions

FAQ

How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inches.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–21 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 12 - 18 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
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Ron Oswalt
not the best

we planted 2 times x 3 and none germinated

Hi Ron,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’ve reached out to you directly to better understand the issue and work toward a resolution.
Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to making things right. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
—The Seeds 'n Such Team

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Tom
Anyone else have 0% germination with these?

Purchased spring of 2025. Tried germinating 3 different times, twice in soil, last time paper towel method. I usually have 90%+ success rate but couldn't get a single one of these to pop. Very disappointing.

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Cynthia Johnston
New variety in garden

I was intrigued by the beauty of a black pepper. 100% of seeds germinated by day 16 after planting. Seedlings are thriving. Fingers crossed that they will produce many peppers.