It is important to wear gloves when handling this plant. The sap of the plant can cause the skin to blister. The stems are erect multi-branched and have a zig-zag pattern. The fruits are small erect ellipsoid berries that are initially green and transition to bright red when mature. The 2-4 flowers appear on the branches or leaf axils. The leaves of the plant are dark green lanceolate to ovate and measure 4-8 inches long and 2 inches wide. If it is treated as an annual, it may be grown in a container in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 8 and then brought indoors when the temperature drops. Most of the fruit is produced in the first year. The fruits may be harvested in about 3 months. It is classified as a perennial, but it generally lasts only 2 years. Once the plant is 3-4 inches tall, it may be transplanted to the garden. The plant is propagated by seed in a seedbed or container. Gloves and garden shears are recommended when harvesting the peppers. Small stakes may be required to support the plant in the garden or container. Plants should be brought indoors if temperatures are predicted to drop below 28 degrees Fahrenheit. They are not drought tolerant and need consistent moisture levels. They prefer an acidic pH, but they will tolerate neutral and alkaline soils. ![]() They grow well in humus-rich, well-drained loam, or light sandy soils. ![]() The Tabasco Plant prefers a warm and sunny location. The genus name, Capsicum, comes from the Greek word "Kapto" which means "to bite." The species name, frutescens, is Latin and means "becoming shrubby." The Tabasco Pepper has been introduced and is widespread in North America, Central America, and South America, the Pacific Islands, portions of Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia. The peppers are rich in vitamins A and C. The plant may be found in abandoned cultivated areas, forest edges, thickets, and roadsides. It was cultivated as a condiment or used in the treatment of some medical disorders. Its use dates back to 1200 BC. The plant is native to Bolivia and West Central Brazil. Cultivars include Tabasco, Piri Piri, and Hawaiian Pepper. Other common names include Capsicum, Bird Pepper, and Hot Pepper. ![]() Tabasco Pepper is a member of the Solanaceae or Nightshade family. They are used as a condiment or flavoring that has a dry and smoky taste. The fruits grow erect and turn bright red when they mature. The flowers are white to greenish-white and bloom between August and September. It measures 4-6 feet tall and 1.5 to 2 feet wide. Tabasco Pepper is a multi-branched erect annual or perennial plant that grows in the form of a shrub. Phonetic Spelling KAP-sih-kum froo-TESS-enz Description
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