Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: chinense (chi-NEN-see) (Info)
Cultivar: Chocolate Habanero
» View all varieties of Peppers  3 vendors have this plant for sale.
13 members have or want this plant for trade. Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Heat (Pungency):
Extremely Hot (above 30,000 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape:
Pear-shaped
Twisted
Fruit Size:
Small (under 2" in length)
Fruit Color:
Green changing to brown
Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type:
Unknown - Tell us
Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Drying
Pickling
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
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:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)
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