Peppers can grow to a height of up to 8 to 24 inches
Container Size
8 to 12 inch pot
Expect To Harvest
Expect to harvest within a duration of 80 days
Zones
4-11
Sunlight
6-8 hours
Common Diseases/Problems
Blossom end rot, mosaic virus, and anthracnose
Family
Solanaceae
Companion Plants
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.