Tabasco – The cult chili for fiery sauces

Unique taste and intense spiciness

The Tabasco chili is world-famous, not least because of the famous sauce of the same name. Its small, juicy fruits have a fruity, spicy aroma with a slightly sour note. They are often used fresh, dried, or made into sauces. They are especially popular in Mexican and Creole cuisine, where they add a fiery heat to soups, stews, and marinades.

Cultivation and special features

Tabasco plants belong to the Capsicum frutescens species and are characterized by their bushy growth. They thrive in warm, humid climates and bear particularly abundant fruits, which grow directly upright on the branches. As they ripen, the fruits go through several color phases, from light green to yellow and orange to bright red. This characteristic color change indicates the optimal harvest time. With proper care, Tabasco chili plants can bear fruit for several years.

The most important things at a glance

• Capsicum : Capsicum frutescens
• Sharpness : 8
• Scoville Units : 60,000–90,000 SHU
• Growth height : 80–150 cm
• Fruit size : 2–4 cm
• Fruit color : Green, Yellow, Orange, Red
• Country of origin : Mexico