Pepper-Habanero
Capsicum annuum
This group contains some of the spiciest of all peppers. Habanero is a Spanish word that means "from Havana." Habanero and its relatives migrated from the Central America to the Caribbean Islands, many, many years ago. The Jamaican Scotch Bonnet is a similar cousin. Habanero has a delicious, pungent, smoky taste that complements its scorching heat; many people find its flavor and aroma addictive in sauces.
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Days to germination |
10 days |
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Days to maturity |
75-90 days |
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Life cycle |
Perennial |
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Plant time |
Year-round if no frost/freeze and soil temperature is warm enough |
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Spacing |
14-16 inches |
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Sun |
Full Sun |
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Soil temperature |
75-85 degrees |
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Optimum soil P.H |
6.2-7.0 |
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Height |
18-36inches |
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Harvest |
Harvest when orange. Approximately 80 days after planting. |