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Chiltepin Seed

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Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum (Dunal) Heiser & Pickersgill

  • Extremely Hot Chilli Pepper.
  • The wild parent of all Chilli Peppers.
  • Tiny little fruits have a fiery punch of heat which calms quickly once eaten.
  • Approximately 50,000-100,000 SHUs.

Extremely Hot Chilli: 50,000 - 100,000 SHU'sHow Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide


Supplied as a packet of approximately 10 seeds.

This Product is Available Now.

1 or more £2.95GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
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Description

Sometimes known as 'Tepin', 'Bird's Eye' or 'Bird Peppers' these grow wild in Mexico and Southern America - in essence, this is the mother of all Chillies!

These can prove a little difficult to germinate (unless the seed has been through a bird's digestive system) - but certainly not impossible. A little extra warmth and a little more patience is usually all that is needed. In the first year they produce a straggly but bushy plant - and it is rare to see fruit in the first year as well so for UK growers these will need to be over-wintered, frost-free, and grown as a perennial.

When they do set fruit they produce small, green, marble-like fruits, " (1 cm) in diameter that mature to a deep red. They have a fiery heat, but in the mouth it is not long-lasting - so this is more like a quick kick rather than a long burn. Traditionally they are harvested by breaking off whole branches from the plant and hanging them to dry before use - but picked and used as a conventional 'ripe' chilli they are a valuable plant for the kitchen, and for the garden too.

The plant itself grows to around 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) tall with a spread of around 3 feet (90 cm). As we have said, growth in the first year can be quite lax - however, by pruning back by about two thirds each winter the following year's growth will prove far stronger.

To ensure good germination a constant compost temperature of 82° - 86° f (28° - 30° C) is recommended. Germination can be slow and take three weeks or more.

  • Origin: Mexico.
  • Heat: Extremely Hot - approximately 50,000-100,000 SHUs.

Extremely Hot Chilli: 50,000 - 100,000 SHU'sHow Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide

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This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
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Chilli Pepper Seed 'Cayenne' (Red)
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Chilli Pepper Seed 'Cozumel'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Demon Red'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Explosive Ember'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Fat Bird'
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Chilli Pepper Seed 'Golden Cayenne'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Habanero Caribbean Red'
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Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Lemon Spice'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Orange Spice'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Pumpkin Spice'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Suave Orange'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Suave Red'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Sweet'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'NuMex Twilight'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Pasilla Bajio'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Peito de Moça'
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Chilli Pepper Seed 'Satan's Kiss'
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Chilli Pepper Seed 'Serrano Purple'
Chilli Pepper Seed 'Serrano'
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Sweet Pepper Seed - Rainbow Blend
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How To...

How To Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper & Sweet Peppers
Detailed advice on sowing and growing chilli peppers and sweet peppers - both inside and outside.

How To Videos

How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 1 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers in the first few months.

How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 2 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers as the season progresses.

How To Sow & Transplant Chilli Peppers, Sweet Peppers & Aubergines (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen explaining how to sow and then transplant chilli and sweet peppers. The same technique can also be used for aubergines.

General Information

A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.

Chilli Pepper & Sweet Pepper Heat Guide
A guide to the heat levels of sweet peppers and chilli peppers - from the cool to the volcanic. Also details on how Chilli Pepper heat levels are measured.




Plant Passport Registration Number: 34265