African Orange Bird ,Chili Pepper- 10 Seeds, Very Hot (Capsicum baccatum)

This particular variety of Capsicum annuum, African Orange Bird, originated from Africa though the precise region is unknown. Despite the fact that it was once listed on a seed vendor's website, it is now difficult to find. Fortunately, Christopher Phillips, a grower, has managed to preserve it. 

The African Orange Bird chili plant yields abundant, bright orange peppers, measuring just over an inch in length. Its citrusy flavor is accompanied by a fiery heat, similar to that of Tabasco. While the heat comes on strong, it quickly dissipates. This versatile pepper is well-suited for use in dry seasonings, salsas, and stir fries. With a height of 4-5 feet, the African Orange Bird Chili plant is a must-have for any garden.

Peppers do very well grown in pots.

Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.

Growing Peppers

Peppers, like tomatoes, grow in well-drained fertile soil. Almost all peppers have the same requirements for successful growth.  Plant them in good, well-drained, fertile soil – and make sure they get lots of sunlight and a good inch of water per week.  In many ways, they mimic the same requirements needed for growing great tomatoes

At Planting Time:

We plant all of our peppers with a good shovel full of compost in the planting hole, and then give them a good dose of compost tea every few weeks for the first 6 weeks of growth.  We also mulch around each of our pepper plants with a good 1 to 2″ thick layer of compost.

Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
Peppers can be grown all year long in containers. It is suitable for apartment dwellers and gardeners who live in cool regions where the number of growing days are limited. Many pepper enthusiast grow peppers in pots so they can have fresh peppers all year long. It’s best to use 5 gallon containers so the roots do not get too over-crowded
Soil Requirements:
Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.
Water Requirements:
Water well with soaker hoses during dry and hot spells.
Fertilizer Requirements:
Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.