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- Originating in Central and South
American this beautiful plant produces
small fruits with big heat.
- Short plants have nice thick stems and
remain upright over the duration of the
growing season.
- Sets a multitude of fruits
- Peppers turn from green to a brilliant
orange when ripe
- Rates at 200,000 - 300,000 Scoville units;
among the hottest peppers in the world
(1000 times hotter than jalapenos)
- Rarely bugged with pests or disease
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Pepper 'Habanero' Facts
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Fruit Size:
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1.5" long x 1" across
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Days to Maturity:
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90 - 100
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Spacing:
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14" - 18"
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Soil Type:
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Well-drained
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Fruit Type:
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Hot Pepper
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Soil pH:
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5.5 - 7.0
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Uses: Great for adding heat to sausage, salsas, stews, chili, and for making piping hot "hot"
sauces.
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