Chinese pepper 'Caribbean Red Habanero'

Capsicum chinense

How to grow Chinese pepper 'Caribbean Red Habanero'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Caribbean Red 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. Caribbean Red Habanero requires a soil ph of 7.0 - 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Caribbean Red Habanero from seed

Start indoors six to eight weeks before last frost date.

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 Caribbean Red Habanero

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

Harvesting Caribbean Red Habanero