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Habanero Pepper Plant (Capsicum chinense)

Habanero Pepper Plant (Capsicum chinense)

The Habanero Pepper Plant, botanically classified as Capsicum chinense, is a popular edible plant known for producing small, lantern-shaped peppers with intense heat and fruity undertones. These plants are grown in-house by Urbane Eight using seeds from West Coast Seeds, ensuring strong genetics, healthy growth, and reliable fruit production. Habanero peppers are commonly used in hot sauces, salsas, and cooking where bold heat and flavour are desired.It is known for its intense heat and fruity, citrus-like flavor. It typically measures between 100,000 and 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), placing it significantly hotter than a jalapeño but milder than super-hot peppers like the ghost pepper. Habaneros are commonly used in hot sauces, salsas, and marinades, where their bold heat and flavor can shine without overwhelming a dish when used carefully.

Habanero plants are compact yet highly productive, featuring deep green foliage and small white flowers that develop into vibrant peppers as the plant matures. While known for their heat, the peppers also offer a distinct citrus-like sweetness when fully ripened. These plants can be grown indoors in bright conditions or transitioned outdoors for patio or garden growing once temperatures are consistently warm.

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Small - 4"/ 10cm Diameter

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Sun Requirements ▾

Bright light is essential for healthy growth and pepper production. Habanero plants thrive in bright indirect light and benefit from several hours of direct sunlight each day. When grown outdoors, they perform best in full sun. Insufficient light may result in leggy growth, poor flowering, and reduced yields. Supplemental grow lighting may be beneficial for indoor growing.

Watering Instructions ▾

Watering should be done when the top portion of the soil begins to dry out. Habanero plants prefer evenly moist soil but do not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Allowing the soil to dry out completely can cause stress and reduce fruit production, while overwatering may lead to root issues. During periods of flowering and fruiting, watering needs may increase.

Care Tips ▾

Habanero pepper plants prefer a warm, bright environment with good airflow and stable conditions. They perform best in a rich, well-draining soil that supports both foliage growth and fruit production. Consistent warmth is especially important for this species, as Capsicum chinense varieties thrive in higher temperatures than many other peppers. Regular feeding during the growing season supports flowering and pepper development. Habanero pepper plants can be grown outdoors once the risk of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. They should be planted in a sunny location with well-draining soil and protection from strong winds. Peppers can be harvested when green or left to ripen to orange, red, or other mature colours depending on the variety, at which point heat and flavour intensity increase. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.
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