Texas Bird Pepper

This plant yields abundant ½" long by ¼" wide hot peppers that transition from green to orange to red when mature. These extremely hot peppers grow on plants with green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An American heirloom variety, it was presented to Thomas Jefferson by botanist Bernard McMahon in the late 18th century. (Order Includes 20 Seeds)

Seed Spacing: 1/4"

Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained

Row Spacing: 24-36"

Optimal Temperature: 75-90°F

Days to Germination: 14-28

Spacing After Thinning: 12-18"

Days to Maturity: 90-120

Light Requirement: Full Sun

USDA Zones: 8-11