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Ferry-Morse

Habanero

Pepper

Capsicum chinense

HeirloomOrganicNon-GMONon-Neonic

About (From this Label)

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.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Perennial zone 10+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
Mexico
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Germination
10–12 days
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Days to Maturity
75 days
Fruit Size
1 in

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1 1/2 ft
Row Spacing
2 1/2 ft
Thin To
1 1/2 ft

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

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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