Tabasco Seeds

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[C. frutescens] Tabasco, high, famous for the hot sauce of the same name heat.

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Tabasco Seeds

Tabasco Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum frutescens, with small, elongated, red fruits, a historic American Capsicum frutescens variety.

The Tabasco Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, elongated, red fruits, a historic American Capsicum frutescens variety.

How to Sow Tabasco

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Tabasco

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Tabasco

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Tabasco

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Tabasco

the fruits have a high, famous for the hot sauce of the same name heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Tabasco

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Tabasco

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g