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Chinese pepper 'Habanero'

Capsicum chinense

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Habanero is a popular variety of Chinese pepper, which belongs to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum chinense 'Habanero'). Habanero is a heirloom variety.

Heat: Exceptionally Hot (SR: 100,000-300,000) A C. chinense plant which produces balloon or oval shaped fruits about 1" to 1.5" in length.
The authentic habanero also has a very fruity, apricot-like, flavor to it when ripe.

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 is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.72 cm (1.49 feet).

Cuba is believed to be where Habanero originates from.

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How to grow Chinese pepper 'Habanero'

Full Sun
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Medium

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. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 12 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 as Habanero is a neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Habanero from seed

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.

Transplanting Habanero

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

Harvesting Habanero

Chinese pepper 'Habanero' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Habanero exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Habanero plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Habanero frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Habanero come from? Cuba
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 5 - 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? Medium
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? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
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
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Habanero seedlings? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Habanero seedlings? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches

How long does Habanero take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chinese 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 7 days | Max 18 days (12)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Habanero? + 35 days Average 35 days | Min 35 days | Max 35 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Habanero is ready for harvest / bloom? + 295 days Average 295 days | Min 295 days | Max 295 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Habanero? = 341 days

Latest Chinese pepper 'Habanero' Reviews

22 Jan 2013

JGarfield's Pepper: 'Habanero' Hot Chili (Bottle) was Reviewed day 40

This little fellow was a branch that just broke off Now i think he’s ready to re-bottle-up He had 3 leaves when planted now he has 14 and a GREAT root system!

5 stars

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