Tabasco – Historic Louisiana Heirloom for Tabasco Sauce
Tabasco peppers are the historic Louisiana heirloom used to make Tabasco Sauce. These vigorous plants produce upright fruits with very hot heat (30,000-50,000 SHU), making them perfect for hot sauce, pickling, and drying.
Key Features:
Historic Louisiana heirloom used in Tabasco Sauce
Very hot heat: 30,000-50,000 SHU
Vigorous plants with upright fruits
Perfect for hot sauce making
Versatile use: hot sauce, pickling, drying
Growing Specifications:
Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Spacing: Plant 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart
Days to Harvest: 80-90 days
Season: Warm-season annual vegetable
Care Tips:
Plant after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Peppers thrive in warm temperatures and consistent moisture. Water regularly and fertilize every 2-3 weeks for best production. Harvest when fruits turn red for hot sauce making. Tabasco's historic significance makes it ideal for hot sauce enthusiasts.
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