30,000-50,000 Scoville Units The iconic pepper that made Tabasco® sauce famous! Tabasco produces small, upright peppers that begin light yellow-green, then ripen to a vibrant red, creating a striking display on tall, productive plants. These little peppers pack a fiery punch and deliver the classic flavour known worldwide. Use them fresh, or dry and grind into your own homemade hot pepper powder. Plants are easy to grow and perfect for small gardens, raised beds, and patio pots. A hot, flavourful classic for anyone who loves true pepper heat and wants to grow the original Tabasco pepper right at home. Planting Instructions Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting out to the garden. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil. Firm soil over seed. Keep moist but not waterlogged. To germinate maintain a soil temperature of 22°C. Seed should germinate in 10-14 days. Once seeds have sprouted, 14-16 hours of light per day is essential. Once plants have reached 5 in. transplant to 3 in. peat pots. Plants will develop better with a growing temperature of 17°C until transplanting out. Pro Tip: Fertilize weekly with Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer for strong root development. Do not transplant out till night temperatures are warm.
