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Chiltepin Pepper Seeds (Bird’s Eye) - 50,000-250,000 Scoville, 36" Tall, USDA Zones 3-10
$6.99
About This Plant
Chiltepin Pepper, also known as Bird’s Eye Pepper, is a Capsicum annuum variety renowned for extreme heat, producing tiny 1/4 inch red fruits on compact 36" tall plants. Suitable for warm-season gardens and containers, it thrives in USDA Zones 3-10 and is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established.
What You Will Receive
Chiltepin Pepper Seeds — seeds for growing Chiltepin (Bird’s Eye) peppers. This listing is for seeds, to be started indoors or direct sown as described.
- Common Name: Chiltepin Pepper, Bird’s Eye Pepper
- Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
- USDA Zones: 3-10
- Color: Red
- Fruit Size: ¼ inch
- Days to Maturity: 100 days
- Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
- Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Growing notes: Full sun (6-8 hours daily); well-drained, fertile soil; moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established. Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow. No cold stratification required.