Gardener
rp112280
Plant ID 33
Name
Habanero Chocolate
Species chinense
Date PlantedApr 5, 2023
Seed SourceSeedsNow
Category
Grow MethodSoil
NotesThe Chocolate Habanero Pepper is a prolific plant that produces lots of 2" waxy nuggets that ripen from dark green to reddish brown. Twice as hot as other habaneros, with a distinct flavor. First, a smoky earthiness drives up, then a fruity sweetness hops in the car, and soon you’re off at 600,000 SHUs, entering the on ramp to Ghost Pepper territory. Use it to spice up everything from margaritas to mango salsa to marinated brisket, and yes, even chocolate.

Very high yields
Smoky, earthy, sweet flavor
Hot enough to make a leopard lose its spots
Good for containers
SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Pepper length: 1"-2"
Scoville heat units (SHU): 600,000/hot
Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
Days to germinate (sprout): 10-30 days
Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
Soil needs: 5.0-6.0 pH
Sun needs: Full sun
Frost hardy: No
Planting season: Spring, summer
# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
Days to maturity: 85-105 days
Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato