30 Seeds Tabasco Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) - Hot Pepper for Spicy Sauces & Garden

Product Overview

Tabasco Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) is a well-known hot pepper variety prized for its distinctive flavor and medium-hot heat. These small, vibrant red or yellow peppers grow upright on bushy plants, making them both a flavorful and ornamental addition to gardens or patios. Ideal for making spicy sauces, pickling, or drying, Tabasco peppers are a versatile choice for culinary use.

Key Features

• Medium-hot heat level with 30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
• Small, upright peppers in red or yellow colors
• Suitable for spicy sauces, pickling, and drying
• Thrives in full sun and warm climates
• Produces abundant harvests in well-drained, loamy soil
• Compact bushy growth habit reaching 24–36 inches in height
• Can be grown in garden beds, patios, or containers
• Easy to grow with moderate watering and proper care
• Ornamental appeal due to vibrant pepper colors and upright growth

Growing Information

Tabasco peppers prefer full sun exposure and warm climates, thriving best in USDA zones 9–11 but can be grown as annuals in other zones. They require well-drained, loamy soil and moderate watering to produce healthy plants. The peppers mature in approximately 75–90 days, making them a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking both flavor and visual interest.