Chili pepper 'Haitian Hot'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Haitian Hot'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Haitian Hot 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. Haitian Hot needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Haitian Hot 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.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Haitian Hot about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Haitian Hot

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

Harvesting Haitian Hot