Habanero Pepper

Habanero Pepper Plants in 4-Inch and 6-Inch Pots Available in Jupiter, FL

The Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense 'Habanero') is a heat lover’s dream—famous for its intense spice, tropical aroma, and fruity flavor. Each lantern-shaped pepper delivers serious punch (100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units) with just a touch, making it a must-grow for hot sauce enthusiasts, Caribbean cooking, and adventurous home chefs. In South Florida’s heat and humidity, habanero plants flourish with generous yields of orange-red peppers from spring through fall.

Available in 4-inch and 6-inch pots, these vigorous young plants are garden-ready and perfect for sunny spots, raised beds, and containers.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

Sunlight: Full sun—6 to 8 hours per day. More sun means stronger flavor and more prolific fruiting.

Watering: Moderate. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and fungal disease.

Soil: Well-draining, rich soil with compost or organic matter. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.2–6.8) is ideal.

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer every 3–4 weeks. Supplement with potassium and calcium to support fruit development and prevent blossom-end rot.

Growth Habit: Bushy and upright, reaching 24–36 inches tall. May benefit from staking or caging when heavily loaded with fruit.

Temperature: USDA Zones 9–11. Heat- and humidity-tolerant. Sensitive to frost—grow as a long-season annual or overwinter indoors.

Maintenance: Moderate. Prune lightly to maintain shape and airflow. Monitor for pests like aphids and hornworms—treat with neem oil if needed.

Harvest & Seasonality:

Planting Time: Best in spring or fall in South Florida, but can grow nearly year-round with frost protection.

Harvest Time: 75–100 days from transplant. Harvest continues through summer and fall.

How to Harvest: Pick when peppers turn bright orange or red and feel firm. Use scissors or snips to avoid breaking stems.

Seasonal Notes: High-yielding in hot conditions. Ideal for drying, fermenting, or making Caribbean-style hot sauces.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:

Habanero peppers are rich in capsaicin, Vitamin C, and antioxidants. Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and metabolic-boosting properties. Use in small amounts for circulation support, immune health, and respiratory clearing.

Ideal For:

• Hot sauce and spicy food lovers

• South Florida edible gardens and raised beds

• Culinary gardeners looking for intense flavor

• Container growing in sunny patios or balconies

• Gardeners seeking high-yield, low-maintenance peppers

Plant Classification:

Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense 'Habanero'
Common Name: Habanero Pepper
Plant Type: Fruiting vegetable (hot pepper)
Family: Solanaceae (nightshade family)
Class: Dicot – Broadleaf annual
Growth Form: Upright, bushy plant
Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous—grows seasonally
Perennial or Annual: Tender perennial in frost-free areas; typically grown as an annual

Container Sizes: 4-inch pot or 6-inch pot