The Tobasco Pepper is a mildly hot chili variety. Famously known for making Tobasco sauce. Among the likes of Jalapeno pepper, Tobasco peppers are one of the most well know peppers.
Tobasco Peppers ripen from yellow and orange to a bright red. The plant grows quite bushy. Similar to other Capsicum Frutescens varieties, the Tobasco fruit grows upright on the plant.
Peppers are grow up to 3cm long. They are plentiful plants producing many peppers at a time.
The Scoville rating for Tobasco Peppers is between 30 000 and just over 50 000 Scoville units. They are mildly hot peppers, similar to the Cayenne Pepper.
The plants prefer warmer conditions where temperatures reach between 20 and 30 °C. They don’t tolerate frost very well.
Difficulty: Easy
Soil: Peppers prefer rich, well composted, loamy soil with good drainage.
Sowing: Spring/Summer
Germination: 14-21 days
Days to maturity: 90-100 days
Position: Full sun
Spacing: 50×50 cm
Sow Depth: 5 mm
Height: 70-100 cm
Watering: Once or twice a week is a good start and allow the water to drain thoroughly. However, water needs can vary depending on weather conditions and growth stage. Water more frequently during warmer times. Do not overwater pepper plants.
Growing Notes:
There are various ways to germinate seeds. You can use the moist paper towel method, germinate in trays indoors or sow directly in pots. However, it is a good idea to start seeds indoors in small pots or germination trays. Keep the medium moist during germination and if you can maintain a warm consistent temperature it will be beneficial. You can soak seeds for about 2 hours to soften the seeds. It is common to soak seeds in a weak Hydrogen peroxide or weak chamomile tea solution. Do not sow seeds too deep. Be patient as some hotter varieties can take weeks to germinate. After seeds sprout and a few leaves have formed, you can start to transplant and move outdoors when temperatures become warmer. Peppers love rich soil, so adding compost to the garden or potting mix is highly recommended.
Uses:
Tobasco Peppers are mildly hot and somewhat juicy, which makes them good for hot sauces. Great for salsas, sauce and marinades. Especially on the braai or barbeque. A great idea is to make a homemade Tobasco sauce.
Origin:
The Tobasco Pepper (Capsicum Frutescence) is native to Mexico. Like Capsicums, part of the Nightshade family.
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