Habanero
Pepper · Habanero
Heirloom
Capsicum chinense
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Capsicum
About
It's one of the hottest peppers you can grow! The small, wrinkled 1-inch fruit turns from light green to fiery orange. Handle with care.
Characteristics
Heat Level
Very Hot
Intended Use
Drying / FlakeHot SaucePickling
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
10–12 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
70–80 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
Fruit Size
1 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.13–0.25 in
Seed Spacing
12–15 in
Row Spacing
30 in
Thin To
12–15 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Transplant when 3 inches tall. Or, sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Thin or transplant to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6 inches tall to increase production.
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