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Habanero 'Zavory'
PepperCapsicum chinense 'Zavory'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 85 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A breakthrough habanero variety that delivers all the fruity, citrusy flavor of traditional habaneros but with significantly reduced heat, making it accessible to more gardeners and cooks. Zavory produces abundant, lantern-shaped orange fruits on compact plants that thrive in containers. This variety opens up habanero cuisine to those who love the flavor but can't handle the intense heat of standard varieties.
Planting
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70°F+) and air temperatures for transplanting.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, pepper weevil. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, root rot.