Chinese pepper 'Habanero'

Needs well-drained soil. Strongly prefers warm temps.

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 tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 as Habanero is a neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Germinates much faster (1 to 2 weeks) when using a heat mat and fresh seed. With older seed and no heat mat, this can take up to 6 weeks to sprout.

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Start indoors six to eight weeks before last frost date. Harden off before transplanting out.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Habanero is a tender plant.

The Habanero name is derived from La Habana, commonly known as Havana, Cuba in English.

Havanero, Habañero

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