Tabasco peppers are small chili peppers famous for their intense heat and fruity flavor. They are commonly used to create a well-known hot sauce recognized for its spicy kick and tangy undertones. These peppers can also be utilized fresh or dried to infuse dishes with both heat and flavor, perfect for salsas, marinades, and spicy condiments.
Peppers thrive alongside carrots, eggplants, onions, and tomatoes
Pest
Red spider mite, slugs, aphids, Colorado potato beetles, flea beetles, tomato hornworms, and nematodes
Watering
Tabasco peppers thrive when soil is consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Harvesting
To harvest peppers wait when they reach the desired size and color. Use sharp scissors or pruning shears to cut the peppers from the plant, leaving a short stem attached. Avoid pulling or twisting the peppers to prevent damage to the plant. Harvest regularly to encourage more fruit production.
Culinary/ Uses
Tabasco peppers are great spicy sauces, marinades, or salsas.
