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Tabasco pepper is a warm-season plant with an upright, bushy growth habit and vigorous development in warm conditions. It is well adapted to hot and humid climates and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. This variety establishes from seed and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. It requires consistent warmth and moderate moisture for steady growth throughout the growing season.
Features
- Warm-season plant with upright, bushy growth
- Suitable for beds, raised beds, and containers
- Performs well in full sun environments
- Adapted to hot and humid climates
- Steady growth with consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Capsicum frutescens
- Common Name (US): Hot Pepper
- Seed Type / Variety: Tabasco Variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plant
- USDA Zones: 9-11
- Planting Season: Spring after last frost
- Growing Season: Warm season
- Sowing Season: January to March
- Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 24-30°C
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Mature Plant Size: 60-120 cm height, 45-60 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 45-60 cm between plants
