Tobago Seasoning Pepper
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Tobago Seasoning is a Caribbean seasoning pepper with the fruity aroma of a habanero but only light heat. The scarlet pods are a traditional ingredient in Caribbean jerk seasoning.Plants grow about 60–90 cm and do well in containers. It is an heirloom that matures in about 90–100 days.Plant DetailsBotanical name:...
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Tobago Seasoning is a Caribbean seasoning pepper with the fruity aroma of a habanero but only light heat. The scarlet pods are a traditional ingredient in Caribbean jerk seasoning.
Plants grow about 60–90 cm and do well in containers. It is an heirloom that matures in about 90–100 days.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; use a container at least 30 cm deep
Support: Helpful under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Wrinkled pods about 5–7.5 cm long that ripen from green to scarlet. Pick when fully red for the best flavour.
Heat level: Mild (about 500 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Jerk seasoning
- Soups and stews
- Rice and bean dishes
- Salsas
- Fresh cooking
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: cooks who want habanero flavour without the heat, and container gardeners.
