About Zimbabwe Bird
Zimbabwe Bird is small African bird pepper. Rating 50,000-100,000 SHU offers serious heat. These tiny upright peppers pack intense punch. C. frutescens species common in Africa. The heat is sharp and clean. Often dried for storage. Very productive plants. Important in Zimbabwean cooking. The small size concentrates heat. Shows African pepper cultivation.
Flavor profile
Very hot, sharp
In the kitchen
African cuisine, dried
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 90-100 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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