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Chilli 'Birdseye'

Capsicum frutescens 'Birdseye' · Solanaceae

Tiny, upward-pointing chillies that pack a fierce, sharp heat, much loved in Thai cooking. An ornamental, prolific bush ideal for a warm courtyard pot.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Loam
Climate: Subtropical, Tropical, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 0.7 m H
Growth rate: Moderate Growth
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pots & Containers
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: advanced
Sowing depth: 6 mm
Method: Raise in trays and transplant
Pre-treatment: Soak seed before sowing
Germination: 14-28 days
Days to harvest: 90-110 days
Best sown in: spring
Seed storage life: 3 years