Santa Lucia Island

created by Alik at 12.01.2023

Features

Growth habit

bushy

half-high

Fruit shape

habanero

Color

red

Location

Greenhouse

Balcony

Bed

Pot

Taste

Sharpness 8

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

A not so extremely hot habanero with a typical aroma and high yield. It comes from the Antillean island of Santa Lucia and is one of the most commonly used chillies there for spicing up dishes.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Chili should be grown in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For a rich harvest, the first flower (terminal bud/'king flower') should be broken off. This promotes flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. However, this is not as important for chili peppers as it is for peppers. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is only achieved 2-3 years after planting. To achieve this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. The fruits are harvested from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.