Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Tabasco and Thai chilli
Capsicum frutescens
Small, very hot fruits held upright; the species includes Tabasco, piri piri and Thai chilli. An ornamental pot plant.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | 30,000–50,000 SHU | [3] |
| Germination temperature | germinates in 3–4 weeks | [4] |
| Time to harvest | fruit can be harvested in about 3 months | [4] |
| Winter | bring indoors before it drops below −2 °C (28 °F); perennial, usually lasts 2 years | [4] |
| Temperature | growth 21–27 °C by day, 16–21 °C at night (70–80 °F / 60–70 °F) | [3] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.