Description
Think this is just another habanero? Think again! Caribbean Red Habanero ranks HOTTER than the traditional orange habanero! This variety produces 1.75-2″ peppers that ripen from green to a bright, shiny red. Be careful when cutting and touching them! 100,000-350,000 SHU (very hot).
Pepper Hot – Caribbean Red Habanero – Capsicum annuum
Soil & Water: Peppers require deeply-worked, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8. Water deeply, but don’t over water.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended. Stake to keep fruit off the ground and mulch for disease and weed control.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the first fruits early to encourage continued production through the season. Cut (don’t pull) the fruit from the stems.
Soil Temperature: 70-90 degrees F
Planting Depth: 1/4″
Germination:Â 7-21 Days
Height At Maturity: 24-30″
Days To Maturity:Â 110 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning:Â 12-24″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25
Product image via: Burpee, Urban Farmer
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