Hot Pepper Seeds – Chiltepin

Grow small, fiery peppers with Chiltepin Hot Pepper Seeds, a traditional heirloom variety known for its tiny round fruits and intense heat. Often called “bird peppers,” Chiltepin plants produce abundant clusters of bright red pods with bold, sharp flavor. These compact plants thrive in warm climates and are excellent for containers, raised beds, and home garden plots.

With high germination, vigorous growth, and reliable production, this non-GMO heirloom pepper is a great choice for gardeners who enjoy growing distinctive and spicy varieties.

Features

• Produces tiny round peppers with bold, intense heat

• Heirloom and non-GMO seeds with high germination

• Compact, productive plants suited for gardens and containers

• Warm-season crop with steady yields

• Great for drying, seasoning, and fresh use in small amounts

Specifications

• Common Name: Chiltepin Hot Pepper

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

• Variety: Chiltepin

• Color: Green to bright red when ripe

• Plant Type: Warm-season perennial in warm zones; grown as annual elsewhere

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors Feb–Apr; transplant after frost

  • Zones 5–6: Start indoors Feb–Mar; transplant Apr–May

  • Zones 7–8: Start indoors Jan–Feb; transplant Mar–Apr

  • Zones 9–10: Start indoors Dec–Jan; transplant Feb–Mar (can overwinter)

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Light, fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days (can be slower than standard peppers)

• Days to Maturity: 90–120 days

• Plant Height: 24–48 inches

• Growth Habit: Bushy, branching plants with heavy fruit set