When growing habanero peppers, do they need to be picked before they will turn yellow or red.

Question

Mine are the right size, but stay green on the plant. Should I pick them and let them set as with some other peppers. This is the first time I have grown Habaneros.

Answer 1

they will turn color eventually.  mine were always orange, and they all turned pretty much at the same time.  be very careful, thoser suckers are hot!

Answer 2

If you really want them hot, wait. Also to get the hottest habaneros you need to stress them, that is cut down the watering for a week or so prior to picking.

Answer 3

Doesn't matter .Picking will only result in more peppers if you have enough growing season left.