Chilli ‘Thai Bird’s’ Eye’

Out of Stock

Chilli ‘Thai Bird’s’ Eye’

Capsicum frutescens

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • price is reduced because seeds have past their ‘best by’ date (March 2023)
    • germination in Oct 2024 was 30%; germination in Dec 2024 was 0%;
    • some seeds MIGHT germinate
  • spicy and hot fruits
  • popular in Thai and Vietnamese cooking

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

SKU: CHIL-TBE Categories: ,

Description

Spicy, hot, Chilli ‘Thai Bird’s’ Eye’ is one of the most popular varieties of chilli in Aust. Widely used in Thai or Vietnamese cooking. Bush can be up to 2m tall. 3-4cm fruit turns red on maturity. Lots of fruit over a long season.heat = 8/10 (50,000-100,000 Scoville units).Chillies are perennial plants in their native subtropical climate. Plants can be grown year round if protected from frost in a cold-frame, greenhouse, under cover against a north-facing wall, or on a sunny veranda or balcony. In the garden, use frost-protective horticultural fleece or similar.Collect seeds only from mature fruits. WARNING: The heat of chillies is mostly found in the seeds and in the ribs along the inside of the fruit.

  1. When removing the seeds from the fruit, wear gloves for protection. Keep your hands away from eyes, mouth and other sensitive parts of the body.
  2. After removing the seeds from the fruit, leave the seeds to dry on a piece of calico, paper towel or plate.
  3. Place the drying seeds out of the reach or children or curious adults or pets.
  4. Remove the gloves inside-out and toss in the bin.
  5. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap water before eating or doing any other task.
  6. Wear a fresh pair of gloves when placing the seeds in a storage container, or use a spoon or knife blade to move the seeds.

Additional information

Best By

Mar-23

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

10 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November

Method

raise seedlings

Depth to Sow

8mm

Germination

7-14 days

Distance Apart

100cm

Harvest

75 days