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Originally from Mexico, and taking its name from a Mexican state, this small, very hot pepper is a favorite in the South and East, where the plants can grow tall and are covered with the petite light yellow-green to red fruits. They have an incredible amount of juice for a smaller pepper! The Tabasco pepper plant was introduced into Avery Island, Louisiana in 1848 and became the main ingredient in making the famous Tabasco Hot Sauce. The Tabasco chili pepper is medium-hot and has a delicious smoky flavor that you will want to add to everything. The prolific and vigorous plant grows to 4 feet tall. We love it when there is a colorful array of green Tabasco peppers, red Tabasco peppers, and yellow Tabasco peppers growing at the same time. The Tabasco chili will ripen from green, orange, to finally red. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 30,000 - 70,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum frutescens |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 25,000-49,999 SHU, 50,000-99,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
