Tabasco Pepper Seeds: Perfect for Hot Sauce Lovers

Grow the one, the only, the pepper that started a global obsession! This is the legendary Tabasco pepper, the single ingredient that gives the world’s most famous hot sauce its signature, fiery kick. For over 150 years, this pepper has been celebrated for its unique flavor and the brilliant sauce it creates. Now you can grow this piece of American history right in your own backyard.

A member of the Capsicum frutescens family, the Tabasco plant is a beautiful ornamental, with small, slender pods that grow pointing straight to the sky. The plant is often covered in a rainbow of peppers as they ripen from yellow-green to orange to a brilliant, final red. Unlike many other peppers, the Tabasco is uniquely juicy on the inside, making it perfect for being mashed and transformed into its ultimate destiny: a world-class hot sauce with that bright, smoky, and tangy flavor recognized across the globe.

Key Details:

• Species: Capsicum frutescens
• Heat Level: Hot (30,000 – 50,000 SHU)
• Flavor Profile: A signature bright, smoky, and tangy flavor with a sharp, clean heat.
• Origin: Tabasco, Mexico (popularized in Louisiana, USA)
• Days to Harvest: 80-95 days

Perfect For:

Making your own authentic, Louisiana-style hot sauce! The classic method is to mash these peppers with salt and age them before mixing with vinegar. They are also the perfect pepper for creating “pepper vinegar,” a classic Southern condiment for greens, beans, and stews.