Pepper, Tabasco

(100-110 days)

Capsicum frutescens  

A different species of chili. Famous for its use in the sauce of the same name alleged to have originated in the Tabasco region of Mexico.  Tall plants produce a profusion of small (1 ½ “) elongated, thin-walled fruits that start pale green and ripen to an orange red. Late maturing. Flavor is very citrus-like with heat that comes on slow and builds to high intensity.  30-50,000 SHU.

Packet (2/5 g. ≈ 50 seeds)