Pepper, Pequin

(80-90 days)

Capsicum annum var. glabriusculum 

A delightful little chili that is related to the famed chiltepin landrace of southern Texas, aka “bird-peppers”.  Plant is a short (12”) bush covered with dozens of small (1/2”) fruits that ripen from green to red.  Suitable for container gardens.  Makes good chili flakes.  Quite hot = 30-60,000 SHU.

Packet (2/5 g. ≈ 50 seeds)