| Gardener |
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| Plant ID | 8 |
| Name |
Chiltepin |
| Species | annuum var. glabriusculum |
| Date Planted | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Seed Source | Chile Pepper Institute |
| Category | |
| Grow Method | Soil |
| Notes | Product Details This pepper has been called "the mother of all peppers" Chiltepines, also called "bird peppers", grow wild from southern Arizona and Texas through Mexico and Central America. Shrubby plants bear small, upright pods that turn from green to red, approximately 1/4" in size, but with a powerful punch! A perfect seasoning pepper, often sun dried. Very hot heat level Maturity: approx. 90 days ** Chiltepins take longer to germinate than domesticated chiles so be patient and keep moist. You may not see evidence of sprouts for several weeks. Scarification of the seeds can aid in germination. In the wild, fruits are eaten by birds (who do not taste the capsicum) and the seeds readily germinate after passing through their digestive tract. The seed coat can also be penetrated by gently rubbing seeds on light sandpaper or soaking for a few hours in a ¼ cup of water with a drop of vinegar Capsicum annuum |
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