Bring a burst of fiery flavour and vibrant colour to your garden with the legendary Tabasco Pepper. This compact chilli plant produces clusters of slender, upright fruits that ripen from green to glowing scarlet between November and April, perfectly timed for Cape Town’s warm summer harvests. Beyond its culinary fame, Tabasco peppers add ornamental charm with their glossy foliage and jewel‑like fruit, making them a standout in pots, kitchen gardens, and edible landscapes. Hardy, sun‑loving, and generous in yield, this plant is both practical and beautiful, a must‑have for gardeners who love spice and style.
Plant in well‑drained soil enriched with compost, and position in full sun for maximum fruiting. Water consistently during hot spells, but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to avoid root rot. Feed with a potassium‑rich fertiliser to boost flowering and fruit set. Harvest chillies as they turn red, and prune lightly after fruiting to encourage fresh growth. With a little care, your Tabasco plant will reward you with a fiery bounty season after season.
Every bottle of Tabasco sauce contains peppers grown from seeds descended from the original plants cultivated in the 1860s, meaning your garden harvest shares a direct lineage with one of the world’s most iconic condiments!
| Botanical Name |
Capsicum frutescens
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Growth Expectancy
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45cm H x 40cm W
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Position
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Sun
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| Water Smart | Semi |
| Indigenous | No |
