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Chili pepper 'Habanero'

Capsicum annuum longum group

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Belonging to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum annuum longum group 'Habanero'), Habanero is a variety of Chili pepper. This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual/Perennial, which is defined as a plant that can matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of one year or more. Habanero normally grows to a max height of 1.49 feet (45.72 cm metric).

Mexico is believed to be where Habanero originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Habanero Chili pepper is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Chili pepper 'Habanero' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Chili pepper 'Habanero'

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Habanero is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Habanero are Zone 4 and Zone 12. Planting Habanero in loamy soil with a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 is ideal for as it does best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Habanero from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Habanero

As Habanero is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Habanero

Chili pepper 'Habanero' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Habanero exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Habanero plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Habanero frost hardy? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where does Habanero come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Habanero grow? 45.72 cm / 1.49 feet Mature Spread How wide does Habanero grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Habanero grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 12 pH Range The level of acidity for Habanero. 7.0 - 8.5
Sun How much sunlight does Habanero need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Habanero require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Habanero need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Habanero need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Habanero in? 14°C / 57°F to 25°C / 77°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Habanero? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Habanero 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Habanero edible? edible

How long does Habanero take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chili pepper 'Habanero' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Habanero to germinate? 11 days Average 11 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Habanero? + 51 days Average 51 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Habanero is ready for harvest / bloom? + 110 days Average 110 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Habanero? = 172 days

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