Red Habanero Chili Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Habanero chili seeds grow into compact to moderately sized plants with a bushy, upright growth habit. These plants are adapted to warm climates and are commonly cultivated as seasonal plants in temperate regions or as short lived perennials in tropical and subtropical areas. They perform well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers where consistent warmth and sunlight are available. When started from seed, plants establish steadily and are suitable for home gardens with controlled growing conditions.

Features

• Compact, bushy plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm climate conditions

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting

• Typically grown as a seasonal plant in cooler regions

• Appropriate for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum chinense

• Common name (US): Habanero pepper

• Seed type / variety: Red

• Growth habit: Bushy plant, grown as annual or short lived perennial

• USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season with specific months:

  • Indoor sowing: January to March

  • Outdoor sowing (warm climates): March to April

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days with warm soil temperatures between 75 to 85 F and consistently moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches in height with a spread of 18 to 24 inches

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart