Chinese pepper 'Habanero Mustard'

Capsicum chinense

How to grow Chinese pepper 'Habanero Mustard'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

For best results never start chile peppers in peat pots.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Habanero Mustard is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Habanero Mustard from seed

Start indoors six to eight weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.89 inches (30.48 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

Transplanting Habanero Mustard

Plant out at the earliest 2 weeks after local last frost date.

Habanero Mustard is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Habanero Mustard

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Chinese pepper Habanero Mustard Etymology

Some pods are mustard orange.

Habanero Mustard folklore & trivia

It reportedly just was found growing alongside Mr. James Weavers Habanero Plants.

Other Names for Chinese pepper 'Habanero Mustard'

Mustard Habanero