Bird's Eye Pepper Seeds – 20 Heirloom Extra Spicy Non-GMO Seeds

Bird's Eye Pepper is a compact, high-yielding heirloom chili known for its small, fiery fruits and prolific growth. These peppers are a favorite among gardeners who enjoy extra-spicy flavor and want a reliable, easy-to-grow plant for containers or garden beds. The upright, bushy plants produce abundant small peppers that mature from green to bright red, adding ornamental appeal as well as culinary heat.

Whether you grow them for homemade hot sauce, drying, or fresh use, Bird's Eye Peppers deliver intense heat and a satisfying harvest. Their compact size makes them well-suited to patio pots, raised beds, and small-space gardens, while the abundant fruiting habit provides a generous yield throughout the season.

Plant Features

• Extra-spicy, small chili peppers with a bold heat level
• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds for traditional growing
• High-yielding plants that produce many peppers per plant
• Compact, bushy growth suitable for containers and small gardens
• Peppers mature from green to red, offering visual interest

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (often grown as an annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (as perennial); grown as annual elsewhere
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: Typically 18-36 inches
• Germination Requirements: Warm soil (75-85°F), consistent moisture
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix, keep consistently moist, and provide warmth (75-85°F) for best germination. Once seedlings have true leaves and danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant outdoors in full sun. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in well-drained soil.

Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach full color (red) for maximum heat and flavor. Bird's Eye Peppers are generally easy to grow and thrive in containers or garden beds.

What's Included

20 Bird's Eye Pepper Seeds.