Tabasco Pepper (Capsicum frutescens)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Capsicum frutescens is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Very hot and normally used as a flavouring.; The fruit can be dried and ground into a powder for use as a flavouring.; The fruit is up to 7.5cm long and 1cm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 8)