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Capsicum annuum 'Habanero'

Capsicum annuum
Soil Moisture Needs: Average Exposure: Sun Tolerant

Pepper

One of the most potent of all hot peppers, 10 to 20 times hotter than Jalapeno! The Pepper Chile Habenero, 'Capsicum chinense', is the hottest known pepper in the world! It adds fire and a distinctive citrus flavor to salsas, chutneys and soups. The Habenero Chile Pepper is prized by chile aficionados not only for its intense heat, but its distinct fruitiness. The Habeneros will turn a bland barbeque into a fiery feast.

Recommended Recipes
Super Tomato Salsa

Spread

18-24 Inches

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Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

Space 18" x 30" (45cm x 75cm) apart when weather warms. Mulch and keep well-watered. Stake if necessary. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when 1 inch long or longer. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately.

Usage/Other Information

It's fruit winkles at maturity turning orange from light green.
· Hardiness Zone: 8-12
Characteristics & Attributes
Urban Gardener Brands
11oz Veggies
Veggie Cage
Exposure
Sun Tolerant
Growth Rate in the Garden
Medium
Soil Moisture Needs
Average