Hot Pepper – Habanero Bombe Jaune

Growing tips

Germination conditions:

• Sowing depth: 0.2 inches (5 mm)
• Optimal germination temperatures: 77–86°F (25–30°C)
• Germination time: 7–21 days

When to sow:

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date in your area

Sowing technique: in clusters

Sow 3 to 5 seeds in the same hole, spacing them about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best ones. Transplant into individual containers while waiting to transplant into the garden.

Transplanting outdoors:

• after all risk of frost has passed, when the soil has warmed up and the average nighttime temperature is above 12ºC

Distance in the garden:

• between plants: 30 to 45 cm
• between rows: 60 cm

Plant height: 45-75 cm

Soil: rich and well-drained

Water: water regularly

Exposure: full sun

Number of days before harvest (after transplanting): 90 to 120 days

Specificities:

• pinch off the first flowers to make the plant more robust and to stimulate the production of leaves that will protect the fruit from sunburn on very hot summer days
• can be grown in pots