McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper
Capsicum annuum | SKU: 1478A-P25
Historic Variety
$3.75
- Organic
- Tiny red fruits resemble cranberries
- Plants grow to 12 inches
- Medium hot pepper
- 90 days from transplant
Item Details
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.
Learn to Grow McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper
Start Indoors: 8 weeks before last frost
Germination: 14 Days
Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart
Light: Full Sun
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 soil is warm.
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Fun little peppers
by John
Small little peppers, the plants are more like small bushes and can get large.