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Plant GuideTabasco Pepper
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Tabasco Pepper

Capsicum frutescens · Solanaceae

Classic sauce pepper. SHU: 30,000–50,000

pH 5.5 – 6.5
20 – 35°C
80–100 days
Growth: moderate
High

Care Notes

Classic sauce pepper. SHU: 30,000–50,000

Health Benefits

Supports metabolism

Culinary Uses

Sauces

Root Behaviour

Moderate

Common Problems

Problems

Needs consistent warmth

Pests

Aphids

Deficiencies

Rare

Nutrient Demand

Medium Demand

Requires an established, well-cycled system

Compatible Systems

Media Bed

Tags

#chilli#fruiting#tropical#sauce#hot

Season

Summer

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