Chilli Zimbabwe Bird

Capsicum frutescens 'Zimbabwe Bird'

A compact, medium sized chilli from Zimbabwe with small fruit that ages from green through orange to red. One of the hottest African Chillies.

Growing Tips: Plant in a protected spot out of fierce sunlight and wind in a well drained but moist soil. May need some support when it ages.

Position: Part to Full Sun

Height: 90cm Width: 70cm

Lifespan: Perennial

Use: Chillis form an integral part of many Asian and Latin American dishes along with some European, African and North American. Indeed over time most cuisines have added this fiery little fruit into their recipes. There are many forms that very in color, shape, flavour and of course heat. This variety produces large yields of small narrow chillies that are very popular in African dishes.

Harvest: Approximately 8-12 weeks

Heat rating out of 10: 9