Habanero Chocolate - L'Ortolano

One of the hottest peppers in the world, originating from the Caribbean and belonging to the species Capsicum chinense

Sowing: February - March
Fill pots of about 10 cm in diameter with soil; place about ten seeds in the center of each pot.
Completely cover them with a light layer of crushed soil and water.
Keep the surface layer moist and maintain a temperature between 20 and 24° C until the seedlings emerge.

From March to April
After the seedlings emerge, keep one in each pot and remove the others.
Continue growing in a bright position at a temperature between 16 and 18° C, keeping the soil moist – but not too wet.

Transplanting: April - May
Remove the seedlings from the pot when they reach a height of about 20-25 cm and transplant them outdoors in the chosen location (garden or container) in a sunny position, at a distance of 40 cm apart in the row and 80 cm between rows, and water.

Harvest: June - September
To facilitate growth, add supports to the plant after it has been transplanted to its final position.
Maintain consistent watering and harvest the fruit when it has reached full maturity.