Habanero Hot Pepper 6 Pack Seedling Tray

Two important growing tips for habanero peppers are infrequent but deep watering. Row covers are often necessary with habanero care to avoid sunscald and to keep peppers from drying out and cracking. Fertilize the plants with ¼ tablespoon of nitrogen per plant when habanero plants are at least six weeks old. Apply it as a side dressing six inches (15 cm.) from the plants and work it into the soil. Watch for problems such as insects or blossom rot. Most insects are easy to control with blasts of water to remove them or insecticidal soap. Blossom end rot is caused by calcium deficiency and is minimized by deep watering during the bloom period. Fungal diseases are reduced by limiting overhead watering. Harvesting Habanero Plants Pick peppers when they are firm and green or wait until the end of the season when they color red. The fruit is equally good at either color but all fruits must be removed from the plant before cool temperatures arrive in fall.