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Chichen Itza Hybrid Habanero Pepper
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Packet - 8 - 10 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity85 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 - 24 Inches
Germination7–21 days
Growing Information
Growing Chichen Itza Hybrid Habanero Pepper
‘Chichen Itza’ is a hybrid habanero-type pepper prized for its intense heat, bright orange color, and bold flavor. Large fruits deliver approximately 15,000 to 20,000 Scoville units, providing substantial heat along with the distinctive flavor valued in spicy dishes.
Start ‘Chichen Itza’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety produces abundant yields during warm conditions.
Ready to harvest in about 85 days, pick the peppers once they reach their mature size and fiery orange color.
Hot, flavorful, and productive, ‘Chichen Itza’ is excellent for salsa, hot sauces, and other spicy dishes.
- Days to Maturity: 85
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Size: 3 Inches
- Scoville Scale: 15,000 to 20,000 SHUs
Catalog Page: 7
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
18–36 in.
Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–21 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 - 24 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Chichen Itza Hybrid Habanero Pepper$4.50 · Packet - 8 - 10 Seeds
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