Wiri Wiri (Small) Pepper Starter Live Plants - 2.5" pot

The name ‘wiri wiri’ refers to the small, round, habanero chillies that come from Guyana. Guyanese wiri wiri pepper may look little – like colorful cherries – but inside it contains sun-like heat rivaling habanero peppers and scotch bonnets. The flavor, too, is deliciously distinct – fruity with sharp tomato undertones. No wonder the Guyanese treasure this chili as a staple in their everyday cuisine, using it in everything from hot sauces to peppered rum to flavor dishes. It has almost perfectly round fruit that measure about 13mm in diameter and ripen from green to red. It is so cherry-like in appearance that sometimes it is called the Hot Cherry or Bird Cherry pepper. Though relatively mild compared to some habanero chillies, they still pack a serious punch at 350,000 SHU.

The plants are medium tall, with fairly spreading branches. They can be grown in the ground or pots 5 to 10 litres in size. Some support is advisable to prevent them from falling over.

Plant Type: Vegetable
Fruit Size: 1/2"
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90-100 Days
Growth Type: Spring
Seedling Spacing: Sow 18-24" apart in rows