Add heat and flavor to your garden with African Bird’s Eye Pepper (Capsicum frutescens), an heirloom variety known for its tiny but extremely hot fruits. Perfect for kitchen gardens, raised beds, or container planting, this Non-GMO pepper is ideal for sauces, salsas, pickling, and cooking. Easy to grow and high-yielding, suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Features:

1. Small, Hot Peppers: Extremely spicy red fruits ideal for sauces, salsas, and cooking.
2. High Yield: Produces abundant peppers throughout the growing season.
3. Heirloom & Non-GMO: Naturally cultivated for authentic heat and flavor.
4. Versatile Planting: Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, or containers.
5. Easy to Grow: Minimal maintenance required for home gardeners.
6. Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and bold flavor.

Specifications:

1. Common Name (US): Pepper
2. Scientific Name: Capsicum frutescens
3. Variety: African Bird’s Eye
4. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
5. Fruit Color: Red
6. Fruit Shape: Small, tapered
7. Plant Type: Perennial in tropical climates (grown as annual in temperate zones)
8. Height: 1836 inches (4590 cm)
9. Spread: 1224 inches (3060 cm)
10. Sun Exposure: Full Sun (68 hours/day)
11. Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
12. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
13. USDA Zones: 911 (grow as annual in cooler zones)
14. Sowing Season: Early Spring indoors; transplant after frost
15. Germination Time: 1421 days at 7085F (2129C)
16. Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
17. Spacing Between Plants: 1224 inches (3060 cm)
18. Maturity: 90100 days from transplanting
19. Maintenance: Stake if necessary; prune lightly to encourage branching

Planting Guide:

• Start seeds indoors 810 weeks before the last frost.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
• Keep seedlings warm (7085F / 2129C) with bright light.
• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 1224 inches apart.
• Provide full sun and fertile soil; water consistently.
• Harvest peppers when fully red for maximum heat and flavor.