Gardener
rp112280
Plant ID 34
Name
Habanero Red Caribbean
Species chinense
Average SHU450000
Date PlantedApr 5, 2023
Seed SourceSeedsNow
Category
Grow MethodSoil
NotesThe Habanero Red Caribbean pepper plant is surrounded by lush green foliage dotted with small lantern-like fruits.

Very high yields
Sweet, citrusy flavor
Hot enough to make a monkey cough
Good for containers
SEED PLANTING TIPS

Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Pepper length: 1"-2"
Scoville heat units (SHU): 200,000/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