15× Tepin Chilli Seeds (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum)
Tepin chilli is a small, wild chilli with serious heat and a long history. You can grow it as a perennial plant in warm climates, where it produces small round fruit over many months. These seeds are grown organically in Queensland and suit permaculture gardens, pots, and sheltered spots with some shade.
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Description
This listing is for 15 × Tepin chilli seeds (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum), freshly harvested and grown organically in Queensland.
Tepin chilli, also known as chiltepin or chile tepin, is often described as the original wild chilli from which many modern domesticated chillies descend. It produces small, round fruit rather than long pods, and the flavour is sharp and intense.
The fruit is very hot, typically measured between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville units, so you don’t need much. I usually use one red and one green chilli in a large pot of soup or curry, and that’s plenty. The fruit also works well for pickling and fermenting into sauces.
In warm climates, tepin chilli behaves as a long-lived perennial, and in the right conditions plants can live for decades. It fruits over an extended period, often carrying green and red fruit at the same time. This makes it a good fit for permaculture gardens, where long-term, ongoing harvests are valued.
In subtropical and tropical areas, the plant prefers part shade or protection from harsh, all-day sun. In cooler or temperate climates, full sun is usually better. Tepin chilli can be grown in the ground or in pots, as long as drainage is good.
All seeds are grown organically in Queensland, without chemical treatments.
Planting notes
Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours or overnight before sowing. Plant into seed-raising mix or a compost and sand blend, and keep the soil moist but not wet. Tepin chilli needs warm temperatures above 20°C to germinate, but seeds can take their time and will usually sprout as long as the soil doesn’t dry out.
Good drainage is important. A mix of compost with coarse sand works well.
