Pepper Habanero Orange

Description

Scoville scale: Up to 350,000 SHU

The habanero chili is one hot pepper! Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. Common colors are orange and red, but white, brown, and pink are also seen.

Maturity reached: 80-100 days

Uses

Care

Two important tips to grow habanero peppers are infrequent but deep watering. Row covers are often necessary with habanero care to avoid sunscald and to keep peppers from drying out and cracking.

Fertilize the plants with ¼ tablespoon of nitrogen per plant when habanero plants are at least six weeks old. Apply it as a side dressing six inches from the plants and work it into the soil.