- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
- Learn More
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 100 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Over 100000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Brazil
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24" tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: 2 ½" long, 1" wide, green turning to orange-red when mature. Habaneros are one of the hottest peppers in the world at 100,000–350,000 Scoville heat units.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside
Your hardiness zone is
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when peppers start to turn orange-red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.
Learn More
Pepper: Sow and Grow Guide- LyssRated 1 out of 5 stars10/30/25Didn’t germinate at all :/
Could not get these to germinate indoors or out, and I live in the ideal climate for them. I tried everything to get them to germinate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/7/25Hey Lyss,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LacyRated 1 out of 5 stars4/13/251 Star
None of the habanero seeds germinated
- Bill T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/10/245 Stars
2nd time I ordered. 1st seeds worked great. The last seed I'll be starting end of January.
- Xavier R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/29/245 Stars
Had trouble terming but got new packet and germ fast
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Rudy H.Rated 1 out of 5 stars8/13/241 Star
Similar to another gardener, none of the Habanero's germinated for me. Other peppers did well and are thriving! Will try these habaneros one more time
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate