Tabasco Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The legendary chili pepper of Tabasco sauce, powerful and productive!

The Tabasco pepper is an indeterminate variety producing small, elongated, yellow-orange fruits that turn bright red. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this famous pepper offers intense heat (30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units) with a distinctive fruity flavor. The fruits are 3-4 cm long and point upwards. It produces abundant and continuous yields. The plant is compact and decorative.

Why choose Tabasco peppers from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, without chemical pesticides

✅ Legendary Variety – Tabasco Sauce Chili Pepper

✅ Intense heat – 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat

✅ Abundant production – Continuous harvest throughout the summer

✅ Compact plant – Perfect for pots

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March). Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun. This compact plant (60-90 cm) is perfect for pots and small spaces. It produces a bountiful harvest right up until the first frost!

Producer's advice

💚 Compact plant – ideal for balconies

🌿 Fruits pointing upwards (decorative)

☀️ Full sun for maximum warmth

💧 Regular watering without overwatering

Culinary uses

Tabasco peppers are perfect for homemade hot sauces, marinades, flavored vinegars, and drying. They have a distinctive fruity flavor and a vibrant heat. Create your own Tabasco sauce!

🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March)
• Germination temperature: 25-30°C
• Germination: 10-21 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Bright light is needed from germination onwards.

Transplantation:

• After all risk of frost (early June in Quebec)
• Spacing: 45-60 cm between plants
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Exposure: full sun (minimum 6-8 hours)
• Excellent in a 25cm+ pot (compact plant)

Interview :

• Water regularly but not excessively (avoid stagnant water)
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks (vegetable fertilizer)
• Optional lightweight support (compact plant)
• Mulch to retain moisture

Harvest :

• First harvest: 80-90 days after transplanting
• Harvesting continues until the first frosts.
• Pick when the fruits are bright red
• Production: 50-100+ fruits per plant

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Suitable for zone 4b with extended season

✅ Compact plant perfect for growing in pots

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Tabasco pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum frutescens
• Type: Hot pepper
• Plant height: 60-90 cm
• Days to maturity: 80-90 days
• Fruit color: Yellow-orange → Bright red
• Fruit shape: Elongated, pointing upwards
• Fruit size: 3-4 cm
• Heat: 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units (high)
• Flavor: Fruity, distinctive
• Yield: 50-100+ fruits per plant
• Special feature: Tabasco sauce chili pepper
• Origin: Louisiana, United States
• Hardiness zone: Annual
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🌶️ Homemade Tabasco Sauce – Traditional Recipe
• 🥒 Marinades – Intense Heat
• 🍶 Flavored vinegars – Hot and spicy infusion
• 🔥 Drying – Chili Flakes
• 🌮 Salsas – Touch of Fire
• 🍕 Spicy Oils – Homemade Infusion

Conservation :

• Fresh: refrigerator (2-3 weeks)
• Frozen: whole or chopped
• Dried: in the oven or dehydrator
• Marinated: vinegar or oil
• Sauce: traditional fermentation