Chilli AAbird eye – Black / കറുത്ത കാന്താരി

Black Bird’s Eye Chilli (കറുത്ത കാന്താരി) is a fiery local kanthari variety whose small pods ripen from dark purple-black to red, packing an intense, aromatic heat. Highly prized in Kerala kitchens and traditional remedies, these tiny chillies are perfect for pickles, chutneys, curries and spicy home cooking. The compact, bushy plants are prolific and crop for a long season. Sow in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil, water moderately, and harvest in about 75–85 days. Easy to grow in pots, grow bags or garden beds — a must-have for spice lovers.