Capsicum chinense
Chili
Common names: Habanero, Spicy Pepper
Photo: André Karwath aka Aka · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Source
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Description
Capsicum chinense peppers produce the fruitiest and hottest pods, ranging from the golden‑yellow 'Habanero' to the hellishly hot 'Carolina Reaper'. They require a long, warm growing season and mature best in pots on a balcony, terrace, or greenhouse. The plants are perennial and can be lightly overwintered.
Care instructions
Start seeds indoors in February on a warm windowsill, as these varieties mature slowly. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost (mid‑May, week 20) to the warmest, sunniest spot and water moderately but evenly at the root zone. Fertilize sparingly with potassium, harvest fully colored pods, and bring pots indoors before the first frost.
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Diseases & pests
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Trialeurodes vaporariorum
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Varieties
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