Habenero

Habenero Care

Capsicum Chinense Habanero Group

What is the plant

Capsicum chinense, commonly known as a "habanero-type pepper", is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas. C. chinense varieties are well known for their unique flavors and many have exceptional heat.

The hottest peppers in the world are members of this species, with Scoville Heat Unit scores of over 2 million.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Two important growing tips for habanero peppers are infrequent but deep watering. Row covers are often necessary with habanero care to avoid sunscald and to keep peppers from drying out and cracking.
Fertilizer
Fertilize the plants with ¼ tablespoon of nitrogen per plant when habanero plants are at least six weeks old. Apply it as a side dressing six inches (15 cm.) from the plants and work it into the soil.
Sunlight
These plants need at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

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Soil
The soil should be well drained before habanero planting and have a pH of between 6.2 and 7.0; it is best to mulch soil as this keeps plants warm and reduces water consumption.
Temperature
These peppers do best in temperatures higher than 65 degrees with the ideal temperatures being closer to 80 degrees; however, they can be successfully cultivated in most climates. Note that habanero plants may not be as productive in areas with cooler summers.
Container
Habanero plants are very container-friendly; it is possible to grow them in two-gallon containers but five-gallon or larger is ideal.