Habanada

HABANADA PEPPER (Capsicum chinense)

Transplant | Mid–Late May | Annual

Habanada peppers offer all the tropical, fruity flavor of a habanero—without the heat. This unique variety produces small lantern-shaped peppers that ripen from pale green to vibrant orange, delivering the signature citrusy aroma and rich sweetness that habaneros are famous for.

Because Habanada peppers contain virtually no capsaicin, gardeners can enjoy their complex flavor fresh, roasted, or sautéed without the intense spiciness of traditional habaneros. They are excellent in salsas, sauces, salads, and summer dishes where their bright flavor can shine.

Highly productive and beautiful in the garden, Habanada plants produce dozens of colorful peppers throughout the warm growing season.

Growing Details

Spice Level: Sweet / No Heat
Scoville Heat Units: 0 SHU

Harvest: Harvest when peppers turn bright orange for the best flavor
Plant Spacing: 2 ft
Sun: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Warm-season crop; plant after danger of frost

Garden Companions

Best planted with:
Basil, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oregano

Benefits:
Companion plants attract beneficial insects and support healthy garden growth.

Avoid planting near:
Fennel, which may inhibit pepper growth.

Pro Growing Tips

• Allow peppers to fully ripen orange for the richest flavor
• Harvest frequently to encourage additional fruit production
• Warm soil promotes vigorous plant growth
• Ideal for raised beds, containers, and sunny garden spaces

Health Highlights

Vitamin C powerhouse
Peppers are rich in vitamin C, supporting immune health.

Antioxidant-rich vegetable
Bright orange peppers contain beneficial carotenoids.

Low-calorie flavor boost
Adds complex pepper flavor to dishes with minimal heat.

Pre-order now for productive summer transplants ready for planting after the last frost.