Harley Seeds 30- Tabasco Hot Pepper Seeds Heirloom Non-GMO Red Chili Spicy Rich Flavor Productive from USA

30,000-50,000 on the Scoville scale. This is the pepper used to make Tabasco sauce. It was introduced to the country in the 1800’s from Mexico and is still going strong. The peppers are 1 1/2-3” long and are held upright on the plants. They ripen from green to yellow to orange to red. 90 days. HOW TO GROW: Start seeds in small containers from 8-10 weeks prior to the last frost date. Plant seeds approximately 1/4" deep in moist, well drained potting soil. Soil temperature MUST be kept at 75-90F for proper germination! Cool soil, particularly at night can inhibit or significantly delay germination. Overly warm soils, well above 90F, can inhibit germination and provide ideal conditions for seed rot. To keep soil temperature warm, start seeds indoors. Keep the container covered with a plastic bag on the top of the fridge where the room temperature is higher, therefore the soil temperature is good for germination. Keep soil moderately moist, though not overly, dripping wet. Water soil when the soil surface just begins to dry. Allow proper air circulation for containers. Once seedlings have sprouted, keep in small containers until a few sets of leaves have developed. Transplant to larger containers or outdoors. If transplanting outdoors, make sure to harden off seedlings by exposing them to only filtered sunlight for up to 1-2 weeks. *** **SOIL Temperature for Germination: 75-85F Plant Spacing: 12-24". **Row Spacing: 24-30". **Hardiness: Zones 4-10 **Sun Requirement: Full sun/ Partial Shade **Days to Germination: 14-21 days. **Germination Rate: 94%.