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Habanero 'Orange Habanero'
PepperCapsicum chinense 'Orange Habanero'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 90 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
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.