Chocolate Habanero Pepper

Chocolate Habanero Peppers will average 1.5"-2" in length and the plant itself averages about 2-4' in height. This variety is for those pepper lovers who like it HOT!! Chocolate Habanero Peppers pack a mean punch!  Be sure to check out our Pepper Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow peppers at home. Peppers are in the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at bloom set. Peppers do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most vegetable Seeds. Peppers grow very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date. If conditions outside are favorable, transplants may be planted directly from our 162 cell trays. If conditions are still too cold for planting peppers, transplants ma