Tabasco Hot Pepper Seeds
Tabasco Hot Pepper Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Intermediate
- Plant Size: 4 ft.
- Pod Size: 2 in.
- Days to Harvest: 80 - 89 days
- Origin: USA
- Species: Frutescens
- SHU: 30,000-70,000
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
🔥 About the Tabasco Pepper
The world-famous Tabasco pepper is an heirloom variety introduced to Louisiana in 1848, where it quickly became renowned for its unique flavor and fiery heat. This historic chili remains one of the most recognizable pepper varieties today, celebrated for its rich contribution to Southern cooking and hot sauce traditions.
Note: The Tabasco® brand of hot sauce is a registered trademark of McIlhenny Company and is mentioned here for descriptive purposes only.
🌿 Plant Characteristics
Tabasco pepper plants are vigorous and high-yielding, reaching up to 4 feet tall and producing a profusion of slender peppers that adorn the entire plant.
During peak season, you’ll see an eye-catching mix of green, orange, and red pods as they ripen, creating a colorful display in your garden or patio container.
Each pepper measures about 1½ inches long, with a bright, glossy skin and an unusually juicy texture, perfect for blending or fermenting into sauces.
🌶️ Flavor & Heat Profile
The Tabasco pepper delivers a medium-hot heat—around 30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)—and a smoky, tangy flavor with a clean finish.
Their high juice content gives them a distinctive texture compared to other small chilies, making them ideal for:
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Homemade hot sauces and pepper mashes
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Salsas, soups, and Cajun-style dishes
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Fermentation projects or pickled blends
🌱 Grow & Enjoy
Plant your Tabasco pepper seeds in warm, well-drained soil, and enjoy an abundant harvest of peppers that mature from green → orange → red. These compact, ornamental plants are as beautiful as they are flavorful!
🌶️ Explore More Medium-Hot Varieties
Grow your collection with Pepper Joe's Pepper Seeds for a range of heat and flavor. You'll find everything you need to get started in our Seed Starting Supplies Collection
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
