Zimbabwe Birdseye Chilli Seeds (30)

100,000-200,000 SHU Heat Level: HOT Extreme Caution: Can irritate skin and eyes. WA Grown & Organically Fed. The Zimbabwe Birdeye chilli (often called Piri Piri or African Devil) is a highly productive, compact pepper plant producing small (2-3cm), upright, intensely hot peppers that turn from green to red. Ranging from 100,000 to over 200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), they offer a fruity, slightly salty, and fiery heat, ideal for hot sauces, stews, and container gardening. Key Characteristics and Growth: • Heat Level: Very Hot (170,000 – 200,000+ SHU). • Appearance: Small, tapered pods (1-3 cm) that grow pointing upwards. • Flavor: Fruity with a slightly salty/mineral taste, delivering intense, direct heat. • Plant Size: Compact and bushy, usually 30-90cm, making them excellent for pots. • Growth Cycle: Perennial in warm climates; they can produce year-round, except in winter. • Care: Thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Usage and Tips • Culinary Uses: Famous as the key ingredient in Peri Peri sauce, they are perfect for marinades, soups, and drying. • Harvesting: They are extremely productive; the more you harvest, the more they grow. • Handling: Due to high heat, wear gloves when handling. • Germination: Seeds require warm temperatures 25C+to germinate Add to Wishlist Add to Wishlist