Birds eye chilli pepper (Capsicum Malaga) seeds. These small, slightly tapered chillies have a length of 1-2cm and are about 50mm. in diameter. They are used a lot in Asian and Thai cooking and are also ideal for drying and using as chilli powder. They are very hot! They grow very easily and are a “must have” chilli.
The approx. heat scale on the Scoville scale is 100 000. X. HOT
Birds eye chilli pepper originated in South East Asia. Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. Now this popular chili is found all over the world. They may appear small but they pack a burning punch and can contain between 50,000-100,000 Scoville Units, almost as hot as a Habanero.
Some sources state that the name birds eye comes from these chili bushes being started by birds picking and dropping the chilies. Birds don’t feel any effects from chili oil therefor they don’t get the burning sensation humans do.
Birds Eye chilies are one of the easiest species to grow and maintain. They are a thick bush with lightweight fruit and are very forgiving. They can grow in sandy soil conditions to rich soil conditions. As with every other chili they enjoy humid climates and moisture.
These chilies can withstand cold climates too even down to -20deg C. They will loose all their leaves but when spring comes they will re-shoot and fruit. Birds Eye bushes will mature and fruit very quickly, it takes about between 90-120 days and the bushes are known to last several years.
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