A short spreading plant. Habanero is among the hottest chilli pepper commonly grown in the world. Closely related to the Scotch Bonnet, they are fiery hot and extremely pungent with an aromatic flavour and a clean but very intense heat. Habanero is the cultivar of Capsicum chinense that is regarded as the hottest of the chillies. Capsicum chinense originates from Brazil and has been domesticated since 2000-1000 B.C. The orange Habanero variety is believed to have originated in the Yucatan.  
Scoville Heat Units (SHU) 200,000 - 350,000
Plant Height 60 - 90cm (1'12" - 2'11")
Season of Interest warm to hot
Temperature Range 15 - 35°C (59 - 95°F)
Annual / Perennial / Biennial Perenial/Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade Full sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings Either
Seed Preparation Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water or freeze for a few days before planting
Sowing Depth 4mm (⅛")
Plant Spacing 40 - 60cm (1'4" - 1'12")
Row Spacing 80 - 100cm (2'7" - 3'3")
Watering deep watering once or twice per week depending on weather
Good Companion Plants carrots, cucumber, squash, members of the Allum family, Basil, Dill, Fennel
Diseases blossom end rot

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