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Habanero 'Zavory' — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Habanero 'Zavory'
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85-95days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70°F+) and air temperatures for transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, allow slight drying between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, sandy loam with good fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 12-30 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright orange when mature
Size: 1-2 inches long, 1-1.5 inches wide
Shape: Classic habanero lantern shape with wrinkled skin
Flavour: Fruity, citrusy habanero flavor with mild heat (500-1,000 Scoville units)

In the kitchen

Fresh salsas, hot sauces, Caribbean cooking, fruit preserves, grilling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, pepper weevil
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, root rot
Resistance: Good tolerance to bacterial leaf spot and root rot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

CarrotsLoose soil around carrot roots improves drainage and aeration for pepper roots

OnionsNatural fungicide properties help prevent soil-borne diseases and repel aphids

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from peppers

CilantroAttracts beneficial predatory insects and can provide shade for pepper roots

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that inhibits pepper growth and can cause wilting

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may inhibit pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Habanero 'Zavory'?

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