Hot Pepper Seeds - Tabasco

Tabasco pepper plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, branching growth habit and compact structure. They are well adapted to warm and humid climates and require a long, frost-free growing period for steady development. Plants grown from seed establish reliably in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from consistent moisture and full sunlight. This variety is commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers where adequate spacing supports airflow and balanced seasonal growth.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting

• Adapted to warm and humid climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal vegetable garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum frutescens

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Tabasco pepper

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 5 to 7: March to April (indoors), May to June (outdoors)

  • Zones 8 to 9: February to March (indoors), April to May (outdoors)

  • Zones 10 to 11: January to February (outdoors)

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures with consistent moisture

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 36 to 48 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart