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Chili Tabasco Yellow Seeds
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🌶️ Chili Tabasco Yellow Seeds (Capsicum frutescens 'Tabasco') · 🌶️ Price: Package of 5 Seeds. Known for their tangy, smoky heat, these peppers are perfect for homemade sauces, salsas, and more.
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🌶️ Chili Tabasco Yellow Seeds (Capsicum frutescens 'Tabasco')
🌶️ Price: Package of 5 Seeds
🌶️ The Chili Tabasco Yellow, or Tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens 'Tabasco'), is a small yet fiery chili pepper known for its signature tangy, smoky flavor and sharp heat. It is the key ingredient in the famous Tabasco sauce but also lends itself to fresh salsas, relishes, and a variety of spicy dishes. Named after the Mexican state of Tabasco, where it originated, this pepper offers a strong, concentrated heat, making it a favorite among spice enthusiasts.
Key Characteristics:
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Heat Level: The Tabasco pepper ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units), making it significantly hotter than a jalapeño and comparable to cayenne. However, the heat in Tabasco sauce is much milder, at only 2,500–5,000 SHU.
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Appearance: These peppers are small and slender, typically 1 to 2 inches long, and grow upright on the plant, unlike many other peppers that hang down.
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Color: As they ripen, the peppers transition from a pale yellow-green to yellow, then to orange, and finally to a vibrant red. The most intense flavor and heat are found when the peppers are fully red.
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Flavor: The Tabasco pepper has a distinct smoky and tangy flavor profile with a clean, bright heat, making it a versatile ingredient for many dishes.
Culinary Uses:
Beyond its famous role in Tabasco sauce, these peppers can be used in various culinary applications:
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Fresh: Chop up the fresh peppers for use in salsas, relishes, or as a garnish for spicy dishes.
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Sauces & Infusions: Infuse the peppers in vinegar or oil to create homemade hot sauces and condiments.
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Drying: Dry the peppers whole and grind them into flakes or powder for use as a spice.
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Cajun & Creole Cuisine: Tabasco peppers are a staple in Cajun and Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and various hot dishes.
🌱 Cultivation & Propagation:
Soil & Light Requirements:
Tabasco peppers thrive in warm, sunny conditions, requiring full sun to grow and produce their best fruit. They prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH (between 5.5 to 7.0). Tabasco peppers can be successfully grown in containers, making them ideal for gardeners with limited space.
Planting Instructions:
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Start Seeds Indoors: Begin sowing the seeds 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. This allows enough time for the seedlings to grow before being transplanted outdoors.
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Transplant Outdoors: Once all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures are consistently above 55°F (13°C), transplant the seedlings into the garden. Choose a sunny location with plenty of room for growth.
Watering & Fertilizing:
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Over-watering can lead to root rot, so ensure the soil is well-draining.
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Fertilizing: Use a phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertilizer to encourage strong growth and fruit production. Tabasco plants benefit from regular feeding, especially during the flowering and fruiting stages.
Maintenance & Care:
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Mulching: Consider mulching around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and prevent weeds from competing with the peppers for nutrients.
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Pruning: While Tabasco peppers don't require heavy pruning, removing any dead or damaged branches can help encourage stronger growth and better fruit production.
🌶️ Harvesting & Uses:
Harvesting:
Expect to harvest your Tabasco peppers about 80 to 90 days after transplanting, or once the peppers have turned fully red. For the best flavor and heat, pick them when they are fully ripe. To avoid irritation to your skin, it is advised to wear gloves when handling the peppers.
Storage & Preservation:
If you want to preserve the peppers for later use, you can dry them and store them in airtight containers. Dried Tabasco peppers can be ground into flakes or powder for a homemade hot spice mix.
🌶️ Pests & Diseases:
Tabasco peppers are relatively resistant to pests but can occasionally be affected by aphids or spider mites. Fungal diseases can also occur if the plants are not watered properly. To prevent disease, ensure good air circulation around your plants and avoid overhead watering.
🌿 Plant Characteristics:
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Height: 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)
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Fruit Size: 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)
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Color: Yellow (immature) to Red (ripe)
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Heat Level: 30,000–50,000 SHU
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Hardiness: Annual in most climates, USDA zones 9–11
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Sun Exposure: Full sun
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