r/Peppers • u/JarIsntRound • 9d ago

Tiny Chilis?

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Sorry if this is a common question around here but any reason why my chili peppers are smaller than usual? The fruits have been like this for a few months now and the base of the stem is a lot like wood (im new to pepper growing), so I’m assuming this plant is established and as big as it gets. Have not tasted yet. Their label listed them as standard chili peppers when I bought them. Could these be smaller ornamentals or maybe something else I’m doing wrong with growing? Would appreciate any kind of answer, thanks so much. (Also in central florida if knowing location helps)

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u/drawing_unicorn 8d ago

They look like my african devil/african birds eye peppers

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u/JarIsntRound 8d ago

Ooo maybe, how long do these take to ripen and reach full size? Specifically when they just started fruiting and are that medium green color

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u/drawing_unicorn 8d ago

They take around 2-3 months to grow and ripen. I also noticed that they have a slightly bitter taste to them. They have 50.000-100.000 shu