Habanero Pepper Seedling

Description

These spicy and fruity flavored peppers are great for salsas, sauces, pickling, powder spice and more!

These are productive plants and grow 2 to 3 feet tall, depending on the variety.

Transplanting

When transplanting pepper seedlings, you should space them 24 to 36 inches apart, depending on the variety and whether you’re growing them in a pot or in the ground.

In the ground 

• Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart
• Space rows 36 to 48 inches apart
• Dig a hole deep enough to cover the root ball
• Ensure the top of the root ball is level with the ground
• 6-12 hours of direct sunlight per day
• Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture

In a pot

• Use a container that’s at least 12 inches across and has good drainage holes
• Select a pot that holds at least 5 gallons of potting mix

Support

• Use garden stakes and twine to support the plants so they don’t fall over in storms or heavy wind

Companion Plants

• Shallots, Onions, Nasturtium, Peas, Beans, Carrots, Marigold

Combative Plants

• Brussel Sprouts, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Cauliflower, Corn, Cabbage, Broccoli , Tomato, Ground Cherry, Eggplant, Tomatillo, Fennel, Potato