Haba Gambia
Haba Gambia chilli seeds. The Haba Gambia (C. Chinense) is said to originate from Gambia - hence the name. This variety of Habanero are great growers. Plants grow to about 60cm in height. Compact, bushy - typically Habanero structure to these plants. In our experience this variety is a great producer, producing large pods that are larger than a golf ball - so quite large pods! Pods are smooth and folded on the exterior and full of placenta on the inside. Pods ripen from a pale lime green to orange and ultimately a bright red colour. The aroma on these is citrus and sweet. These pods are thick walled and very juicy. Heat is pretty much instantaneous, with a up there Habanero heat. Flavour is sweet, fruity and delicious! A great Habanero variety that can be used fresh in salsas or to make sauce or to use in hot stews etc.
| Chilli Heat | |
| Medium | |
| Growing Environment | |
| Open Pollinated | |
| Plant Size | |
| Medium | |
| Region | |
| Africa | |
| Species | |
| C. Chinense | |
| Type | |
| Habanero | |
| Colour | |
| Green | |
| Orange | |
| Red | |
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Frost Zone |
Frost Free Zone |
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| Start: Spring | |
Start: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||
| Germinate indoors 2 months before last frost - July/August. In trays/pots. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water! | Germinate indoors in trays or start outdoors directly. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water! | ||
| Take outdoors (South Africa: October) when night time temps are constant above 10ºC. | Outdoor night time temps must be constant above 10ºC. | ||
| Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks. | Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks. |
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Pot Sizes:
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Small = 1-5 Litres* | |
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Small to Medium = 5-10 Litres* | |
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Medium = 10-15 Litres* | |
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Medium to Large = 15-20 Litres* | |
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Large = 20-25 Litres* |
* The container sizes above are sugested sizes that are reasonable and accessible for most growers (taking price, space, ecological/environmental impact into consideration). Not everyone can look at growing in huge containers. If you can justify growing in larger containers - there are no limitations on container sizes. You may however, rather look at growing in soil as an option in these instances. Using large amounts of potting medium will come with ecological/environmental impact, which you may wish to take into consideration.
Please read our FAQ section for a more detailed guideline
Haba Gambia
- Brand: Chillihead
- Product Code: HBG
- Availability: Out Of Stock
- Seeds / Packet: 10-12
- Species: Capsicum Chinense
- Heat:
- Smallest Pot Size:
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R50.00
