Tabasco Peppers
Peppers are great for the small garden. They like hot weather and will provide lots of peppers for the gardener. Tabasco peppers have that great flavor and pack a sharp bite. Once started, the peppers require little maintenance other then regular watering. Tabasco peppers will spice up any meal--just don't go overboard the first time the peppers are eaten. Tabasco peppers can be added to vinegar to make a spicy vinegar sauce. Novice gardeners can start with peppers since they are easy to grow. Follow the steps below and start harvesting Tabasco peppers.
Instructions
Peppers
1. Pick out some healthy Tabasco pepper plants from a garden store. Look for healthy plants that are not damaged. Not every large garden retailer will carry Tabasco peppers; try herb festivals or local farmers markets for peppers.
2. Peppers love hot weather. Wait until the threat of frost is over before planting. Find a spot that receives full sun and is well drained. Cultivate the soil and add some compost or organic matter to enrich the soil. A basic fertilizer can also be added to the soil.
3. Leave about 3 feet between pepper plants. Allowing sufficient space will make weeding easier and will give the peppers space to grow. Water the plants generously until the plants are established.
4. Water regularly during the growing season as peppers like moist soil. Weed regularly and fertilize with a quality plant food every two weeks. Applying a mulch will help control weeds and conserve water. Grass clippings make a great mulch and will fertilize the soil for next year.
5. Pick the peppers when they reach a suitable size. The start off green, then go from orange to red. They can be consumed at any stage of growth. Unless absolutely necessary, do not spray for bugs and enjoy the peppers the organic way. The plants will produce up until the first frost.
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