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Malawi Birds Eye Chilli
The Malawi Birds Eye Chili (Capsicum Frutescens) originates from Malawi, located in southeast Africa. While there are multiple types of chili peppers known as "Birds Eye," it should be noted that the African variation differs from the longer Thai and Indian versions. The African Birds Eye peppers are also commonly referred to as Peri Peri, meaning "pepper pepper" in Swahili. The pods are generally tapered to a blunt point, start green and ripen to a fiery red . Some varieties of birds Eye measure up to 200.000 Scoville heat units.
This high yield variety will produce loads of extreme hot chillies all the year round (except cooler months). The plant is usually very bushy and grow up 120cm in height!
Common uses include Powder,pickling, salsas and sauces, soups, and vinegars.
Malawi Birds Eye Peppers, also known as African Bird's Eye Chili, are small, hot peppers that are commonly used in African and Asian cuisine. They can grow up to 30-120 cm and are often found in the wild.The pepper is ideal for drying and grinding into chili powder afterwards. In South America it is known as pepper Malagueta. It is very suitable for growing in pots.
GROWING TIPS
For successful tropical plant growth from seeds, use Organic Seed Starting Material. Avoid jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil for best results. Proper temperature, moisture, and air circulation are crucial. Peppers have varying germination times, typically 1 week to 1 month. Provide warmth for germination, such as a heating mat or warm surface like a fridge. Plan and start early.
TO GROW PEPPER SEEDS
1. where gloves
2.always wash your hands even after you take you gloves off
3.have some lime juice to dump on your hands if they are burning as its said to relieve the burning
4.never rub any sensitive area like your eyes and so forth.
5.before you take your gloves off besure you are completely finished at what you are doing
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 .Pepper seeds come from tropical, humid regions and require proper temperature, moisture, and air circulation for optimal growth. Avoid using jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as they can cause problems with moisture levels and lead to disease and fungus. Organic Seed Starting Material is recommended for optimal germination results..
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 Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.
Harvest hot peppers when they are fully mature using a garden scissor so you don't damage the plant. Pick peppers as they mature to encourage new buds to form.
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