Chile Pepper
Capsicumfrutescens 'Tabasco'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
Cultivar: Tabasco
Additional cultivar information: (aka Tobasco - misspelling)

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Propagation Methods
Full Sun

Seed Collecting
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Days to Maturity
White/Near White

Soil pH requirements
Mid Summer

Heat (Pungency)
Textured

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)