Pepper ‘Habanero’ is a South American native chili pepper that is one of the worlds’ hottest chili peppers with a score of up to 250,000 Scoville Units. Popular choice for hot sauce, cooking or canning. Matures in about 90 days
- Size: 14″-18″ tall, 16″ wide
- Days to Maturity: 95 Days
- Productivity: 1″-2″ round, hot peppers
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Habit: Upright
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Plant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 18″-20″ of space between each planting. Fertilize when transplanting and when flowers are about to bloom. Water early morning or late evening. Harvest peppers when they are green for less spice, or when orange for more spice.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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