Wiri Wiri Pepper Seeds

The Wiri Wiri Pepper is a rare, heirloom pepper variety originating from Guyana, known for its cherry-sized fruits packed with intense heat and a unique fruity essence. With a spicy kick similar to habaneros (100,000-350,000 Scoville Heat Units), Wiri Wiri peppers offer a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor, making them perfect for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and traditional Caribbean dishes. These high-yielding, bushy plants produce abundant small red peppers throughout the season, making them a must-have for heat lovers and rare pepper collectors.

Key Features:

• Type: Heirloom
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants
• Fruit Size: Small, cherry-sized (½ inch in diameter)
• Flavor: Fruity, smoky, and extremely spicy
• Best Uses: Hot sauces, salsas, pickling, and traditional Guyanese dishes
• Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
• Heat Level: Extremely hot – 100,000-350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
• Yield: Heavy producer with continuous fruiting

Growing Instructions:

Seed Starting:

• Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix.
• Keep soil moist but not soggy. Bottom-watering is recommended.
• Maintain a warm (75-85°F) and well-lit environment.

Transplanting:

• Once the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings outdoors.
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart for proper airflow.

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6-8 hours per day) for maximum heat and fruit production.

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering.
• Water at the base to prevent foliage diseases.

Support:

• Staking or cages are recommended to support heavy fruit production.

Harvesting:

• Harvest when peppers turn from green to bright red for the best heat and flavor.
• Can be used fresh, dried, or pickled for long-term storage.