Capsicum Malagueta/Malaga - Bird's Eye Chili Seed
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum Malagueta/Malaga - Bird's Eye Chili Seed
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Birds Eye Chili has small, slightly tapered, very hot fruit! Very thin walls make it ideal for use as powder or spice. A must have chili. 150,000 - 200,000 SKU
Capsicum Malagueta, also known as the Bird's Eye Chili. It is a small, tapered pepper that typically measures around 2-3 cm in length and 1 cm in width. The colour of the pepper ranges from green to red, with the matured pepper being a bright red colour.
The Malagueta pepper is often used to add heat and flavour to dishes such as stews, soups, and sauces, and is also used in marinades for meats and poultry. It is an important crop for many small-scale farmers and is used in both traditional and modern cooking.
Days from transplant to harvest: 120-130
Fruit size (L x W): 2 cm x 0.75 cm
Colour: Green/Red
Heat Level: 4 (5 is hottest)
Plant Information
Plant Type: Vegetable
Growing Information
General Sowing Time: Spring/Summer
Position: Sun
Sow Depth: 5 mm
Spacing: 60 to 90 cm
Germination: 14 - 21 days
Days to Harvest: 70 - 90 days
Temperature: