Chinese pepper 'Tasmanian Habanero'

Capsicum chinense

How to grow Chinese pepper 'Tasmanian Habanero'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Tasmanian Habanero 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. Tasmanian Habanero needs a soil ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Tasmanian Habanero from seed

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

Transplanting Tasmanian Habanero

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

Harvesting Tasmanian Habanero

Chinese pepper Tasmanian Habanero Etymology

Possibly named Tasmanian because some pods are shaped like Tasmania.

Tasmanian Habanero folklore & trivia

Possibly named Tasmanian because of the shape. It is from the West Indies.