CHILLI - BIRDS EYE
Botanical Name: Capsicum frutescensDescription
Other Names: Chili
The fruits are red, yellow, purple or black. Pungent, hot and spicy. The flowers are greenish white or yellowish white. Can be called the Thai Chilli as well. The plant can grow up to 2m tall however very easily stays small especially in pots. It's origins are from Mexico however it is most famous for being used in Vietnamese cooking in soups, stir fries and salads. Thai cuisine commonly uses this chilli and it is because it has a fruity taste and an extreme spiciness. Many of the Thai curries are centred around the flavour of the Birds Eye chilli and it has become so common in Thai cooking that it is often just called the Thai chilli. Because they go well in pots many people who couldn't grow these fruits outside in colder climates can keep them protected and enjoy them fresh rather than store bought.
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December
Customer Comments on Chilli - Birds Eye
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Chilli - Birds Eye
Can you eat them. I have a friend who loves chillies and wants them (I have lots!) | Margaret Willcocks - Krambach , NSW 05-Mar-2008
Chilli - Birds Eye
Yes, you can eat them. Its very hot(spicy). Normally find in hot country eg. Thailand, Malaysia etc.. | Nilixon - Malaysia, MSIA 12-Jun-2009
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