Orange Bird Eye Chilli – Bright, Hot & Beautiful!
Add a fiery splash of color to your garden with the Orange Bird Eye Chilli – a compact, high-yielding chilli variety that produces small, bullet-shaped orange pods. These chillies pack a strong punch of heat and are perfect for pickling, cooking, drying, and ornamental gardening.
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Key Features
✔️ Striking Orange Color – Turns from green to a bold orange when fully ripe
✔️ Hot & Flavorful – Spicy and aromatic, ideal for all Indian and Asian dishes
✔️ Compact Plants – Perfect for pots, balconies, and kitchen gardens
✔️ High Yield – Produces dozens of chillies per plant over a long season
✔️ Eye-Catching Ornament – Doubles as a decorative plant due to its vibrant fruit
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How to Grow Orange Bird Eye Chilli from Seeds
1. Sowing Instructions
Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing.
Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or small pots with well-drained soil.
Germination time: 7–14 days at 24–30°C.
Transplant seedlings when 3–4 true leaves appear.
2. Transplanting & Spacing
Space plants 30–45 cm apart in pots or garden beds.
Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
3. Soil & Watering
Use loamy, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
Water regularly but avoid overwatering.
Keep soil slightly moist during flowering and fruiting stages.
4. Fertilizing
Feed with organic compost or a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks.
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Harvesting
Chillies are ready to harvest in 70–85 days from sowing.
Pick when the pods turn a rich, bright orange and are firm to touch.
Regular picking encourages more fruiting.
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Perfect For:
Pickles, sauces, and chutneys
Container gardening
Spice lovers and home chefs
Ornamental chili collections
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Spice Up Your Garden & Kitchen!
Grow your own Orange Bird Eye Chilli – a plant that offers beauty, heat, and flavor in one compact package.
Start your seeds today and enjoy a vibrant harvest season!
