Quantity 20 seeds

Germination approx. 10 days at 22ºC

"Birdeye" Chili, pili-pili Seeds, (Capsicum frutescens)

Although this type of small leafed chili has only 2 cm long fruits, the plant thrives particularly planted out and  can reach one metre high. Potted it is much smaller. This   "Birdeye" chili  is a typical spicy chili that comes from Africa.
Ripe fruits change from greenish to orange and then red and can be eaten both fresh and dried. Drying this thin skinned chili presents no problem. If the protected from frost the plant  can live several years.
Main area of cultivation: Africa and Brazil

Hotness (1-10): 7,5