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Habanero 'Orange Habanero'

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Habanero 'Orange Habanero'

Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Orange Habanero'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 90 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–6.8
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  • Overview

    The classic superhot pepper that brings serious heat along with an incredible fruity, citrusy flavor that's become legendary among chili enthusiasts. These wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers pack intense heat but reward brave gardeners with complex flavor notes of tropical fruit and floral undertones. A small amount goes a very long way in hot sauces, salsas, and Caribbean-inspired dishes.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70-80°F) for germination. Transplant when nights stay above 60°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, pepper weevil. Common diseases: Root rot, bacterial spot, anthracnose, pepper mottle virus.