Tabasco Pepper Seeds – Capsicum frutescens
Grow your own Tabasco Pepper, the renowned chili famous for its use in hot sauces. This heirloom variety produces small, tapered peppers that ripen from green to bright red, delivering a spicy yet slightly fruity flavor with a heat level ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Ideal for making hot sauces, salsas, pickled peppers, and adding a flavorful kick to various dishes.
Key Features
- Heirloom and non-GMO variety
- Spicy with a tangy flavor profile
- High-yielding and compact growth habit
- Produces clusters of upright-growing peppers
- Matures in 80-90 days
Growing Information
Tabasco Peppers thrive in full sun, requiring 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. They prefer well-draining, fertile soil and moderate watering, avoiding overwatering to maintain healthy growth. The plants grow bushy and upright, reaching heights of 2-4 feet, making them suitable for gardens and containers alike. With proper care, expect a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.