McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper (Hot), Organic

$3.45 $3.95 -13% OFF

McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper (Hot), Organic

$3.45 $3.95 -13% OFF
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Product description

Seed Savers Exchange - Samuel Brown of San Antonio, TX sent Thomas Jefferson seeds of this pepper in 1812 and 1813. Jefferson shared it with Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon. Tiny lustrous red bird peppers borne on decorative 12" plants. Native to southwest Texas. Ideal for container growing; plants can be overwintered indoors. 90 days from transplant. Medium hot.

Characteristics 

Organic

Tiny red fruits resemble cranberries

Plants grow to 12 inches

Medium hot pepper

90 days from transplant

25 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost

Plant Rows 12-24” Apart

Germinates in 14 days

Full Sun 

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