African black birds eye chilli grow on a compact bush around 60cm sometimes bigger, the heat is exceptionally hot, great taste though and go from green to black then to red when ripe.


Definatley one to grow if you love birdseye chilli




Sow seeds 5mm deep. Keep soil moist but never wet or dry. Seeds should germinate in around 7-21 days at a soil temperature of 22-35°C. Transplant seedlings to the garden once they have their first true leaves and are large enough to handle (usually 5-10cm tall).