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April 13, 2010

Habaneros and Growing Season

Filed under: Ask Jamie — Tags: growing, habanero, planting, seeds — admin @ 1:16 pm

We bring you another edition of Ask Jamie !

Q: Any hints or precautions for growing the habaneros here in south florida? I would like to keep them potted if possible. ~Jesse

A: Aloha Jesse,

Loamy, organic soil with plenty of compost, the bigger to pot the better-I recommend 15 gallon, and fertilize with fish emulsion, horse manure, or kelp every few weeks when the plants are established. Do not over fertilizer. Deep water to 16″ every 2 days when it is hot (when is it not in FL??).

Good luck

Jamie

Testimonial: I received the order last week. Due to our unpredictable Spring weather this year, I am waiting until the first of May to start all of my hot peppers. Actually, our grandson, Dalton, had seen a special on the “Ghost Peppers” in 2008 and I had promised him some.

So again, thank you.

Patricia Snyder

Reply: It’s a pleasure. Be sure to soak the seeds in water overnight. You can start them now indoors, then transplants after all danger of frost is past. Use a rich, loamy, organic soil with plenty of compost. Fertilize ( I use well composted horse manure, fish emulsion, and kelp) every 2-3 weeks after the plant is established but do not over fertilize. Deep water to a depth of 16″ every 2 days in hot weather.

I would also cut a 1″ section of a drinking straw silt down the long way around the stem to protect the seedling from cutworms and the like.

Good luck and have fun!

Jamie

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