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- Days to maturity
- 75–100 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Habanero is the well-known Capsicum chinense hot pepper, sold as an open-pollinated variety by Johnny's and Shepherd's among others. The wrinkled, tapered pods measure about 2 inches (50 x 31 mm), dark green at first and ripening to salmon orange with a fruity aroma that matches the intense heat, listed at 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville units. Green fruit can be picked around 75 days from transplant, with full ripeness closer to 90 days. Sow indoors with bottom heat, 8 to 10 weeks ahead of your last frost, near 85F, since chinense seed germinates slowly, and plant out only when nights stay above 55F. A mulch keeps the root zone evenly damp. Gloves are wise when picking and cutting.
Habanero traits
- Open-pollinated Capsicum chinense
- Wrinkled, tapered pods about 50 x 31 mm
- Green ripening to salmon orange
- Extremely hot, 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville units
- Fruity aroma behind the heat
- Green fruit at 75 days, ripe near 90
- Needs bottom heat for germination
Good for
- Hot sauce
- Salsa
- Caribbean cooking
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habanero this page | 75–100 days | — | — |
| 'Buena Mulata' Pepper | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Albino Bullnose | 75 days | — | — |
| Aristotle X3R | 75 days | — | — |
| Baby Belle Tricolor Mix | 75 days | — | — |
| Baby Pepper Chilli | 75 days | — | — |
| Bolivian Rainbow | 75 days | — | — |
Habanero FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Habanero?
Habanero is the well-known Capsicum chinense hot pepper, sold as an open-pollinated variety by Johnny's and Shepherd's among others. The wrinkled, tapered pods measure about 2 inches (50 x 31 mm), dark green at first and ripening to salmon orange with a fruity aroma that matches the intense heat, listed at 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville units.
How many days to maturity is Habanero?
Habanero is listed at 75–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Habanero compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Habanero: 75–100 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Albino Bullnose (75 days), Aristotle X3R (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Habanero good for?
Habanero is grown for hot sauce, salsa, caribbean cooking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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