Tabasco Pepper is a fast growing annual that are ready for harvest in 55-80 days (green) to 80-90 days (red). The petite 0.5-1.5″ long pods are green when immature with a bright and sharp spice with a slitgh fruity flavor and turn red as they mature with a sweeter smoked tang flavor with increased heat. Best if grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Tabasco has a spice range of 3000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Origins: |
North and South American |
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Height: |
4′ – 5′ |
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Spread: |
2’ – 3′ |
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Spacing: |
2.5′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 – 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
