Capsicum, Pepper Hot 'Tabasco'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Famous for its use in sauces, tabasco pepper features juicy fruit and a spicy bite. Prolific bushy plant produces long, tapered fruits that turn from green to orange to red, as they ripen. Scoville Heat Units: 30,000-50,000.
Unless you live in a year-round warm climate, start seeds indoors eight to ten weeks before last frost. Keep soil temperature warm (75-80°F) for best germination. Harden off young plants ten days before transplanting and plant outdoors in late spring. Tabasco peppers are decorative as well as edible. Plant in a container mixed with flowers for your deck or patio.
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Pepper |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 10-20 |
| Days to Maturity | 80 |
| Manufacturer Number | 1934 |