# Habanada

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Published: 2024-02-28
Updated: 2026-03-18

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## **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.*