Rawit Bird Eye Seeds

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[C. frutescens] Rawit Bird Eye, very high, typical of Southeast Asian cuisine heat.

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Rawit Bird Eye Seeds

Rawit Bird Eye Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum frutescens, with very small, elongated, red fruits, an Asian Capsicum frutescens variety.

The Rawit Bird Eye Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces very small, elongated, red fruits, an Asian Capsicum frutescens variety.

How to Sow Rawit Bird Eye

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Rawit Bird Eye

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Rawit Bird Eye

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Rawit Bird Eye

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Rawit Bird Eye

the fruits have a very high, typical of Southeast Asian cuisine heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Rawit Bird Eye

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Rawit Bird Eye

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g