Common Name: Pepper Hot, Habanero, Red
Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
Zone: 10 – 12, grown as an annual
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 100,000 – 300,000
Height: 1–1.5’
Width: 16”
Habit: May need stacking
Flower: White
Foliage: Green
Fruit: 0.8–2.4”, Orange – > red
Flavor: Pungent, smokey
Fragrance: Floral
Sun: Full
Soil: Water
Water: Average
Drought: Tolerant
Uses: Salsas, sauces, marinades, seasonings
Harvesting: Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling or cutting these peppers Pick frequently to increase production
Disease: Tobacco users, wash hands to prevent the spread of tobacco mosaic virus
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