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Capsicum chinense 'Jacquin'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: chinense (chi-NEN-see) (Info)
Cultivar: Jacquin

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Heat (Pungency):
Extremely Hot (above 30,000 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:
Round
Twisted

Fruit Size:
Small (under 2" in length)

Fruit Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Drying
Pickling

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)
Late (more than 80 days)

By Floridian

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	melody	On Feb 4, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: Habeneros are a wonderful seasoning pepper, they have a smokey, fruity flavor that is unique. Care must be taken when handling these. Do not get the juice on your hands. I use surgical gloves when handling very hot peppers, and dispose of them carefully.
Neutral	Floridian	On Nov 13, 2001, Floridian from Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: Peppers like an even water supply and good drainage, full sun and a long, hot summer. They develop their roots very near the surface, so side-dressing with good organic compost is particularly helpful. Peppers are an anticarcinogenic, warming, carminative, digestive and nutritive spice. Habanero is one of the hottest pepper recorded worldwide, with one variety (Red Savina) registering up to 577,000 units on the Scoville heat scale. The fruits are heart shaped and bright orange-red at maturity, measuring as large as 2 inches. They are used for sauces, pickled, frozen or dried for later use. The name means "of Havana."

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Rockledge, Florida
Houston, Texas

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