Capsicum frutescens 'Tabasco' is the classic hot pepper grown for its small, upright pods that ripen from yellow through orange to bright red. You will get the best flowering and fruit set in full sun, but in very hot climates a little afternoon shade can help keep the plant productive and reduce stress.

Set plants out only after nights are reliably warm. Provide fertile, well-drained soil and steady moisture; water deeply when the top inch of soil dries, especially in containers. Feed lightly but regularly during active growth, and use a small stake or cage if stems begin to lean under a heavy crop. Mature size is often around 21-24 inches tall in garden and patio use, with a naturally branching habit.

In frost-free climates this pepper can behave as a short-lived perennial; for most gardens it is grown as a warm-season annual. In USDA Zones 9-11 you can keep it outdoors longer, and you can overwinter it by moving a potted plant inside before temperatures drop near freezing. Harvest pods as they color up, or let them fully redden for peak heat and flavor in sauces, drying, or fresh use.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 9-11 (20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 21-24"
• Spread: 15-18"
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes

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