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African Birdseye Chile Pepper

Capsicumfrutescens

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Capsicum frutescens by Michaelp
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
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Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Textured
Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2004 | positive

I ordered some 130,000 heat unit African Birdseye peppers from Frontier Herb company,I decided to plant some of the seed--It grew--the ...Read More

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