McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper
McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Care information
Care information
Check out Mary's Comprehensive Planting Guide for detailed planting info.
Storing seeds prior to use: seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal germination.
A Texas heirloom!
Peppers are very hot, grow upright, have thin flesh, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper.
Botanist Bernard McMahon gave Thomas Jefferson this variety in the late 18th century. Also known as McMahon's Texas Chiltepin.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 50,000+
Contains 10 seeds
NEW ARRIVAL for 2023
Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Bury seeds 1/16 deep - keep room constant 70 degrees. Germination might be erratic as seeds can take up to 4 weeks to germinate.
Don't over water seeds or they will turn to mush
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