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- Days to maturity
- About 90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
McMahon's Texas Bird is a bird pepper from southwest Texas that nurseryman Bernard McMahon introduced in 1813 from seed passed to him by Thomas Jefferson. Decorative 12-inch plants bear tiny, glossy red fruit that can be strung like cranberries. Heat is medium. It grows well in a pot and can be brought indoors to overwinter. About 90 days from transplant.
McMahon's Texas Bird traits
- Historic bird pepper introduced 1813
- Tiny glossy red fruit on 12-inch plants
- Medium heat level
- Suits containers; can overwinter indoors
- About 90 days from transplant
Good for
- Container growing
- Decorative strings
- Drying
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMahon's Texas Bird this page | About 90 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aji Crystal | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Ancho Gigantea | 90 days | — | — |
| Ancho/Poblano | 90–110 days | — | — |
| Balloon | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Birdseye Chili | 90 days | — | — |
McMahon's Texas Bird FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is McMahon's Texas Bird?
McMahon's Texas Bird is a bird pepper from southwest Texas that nurseryman Bernard McMahon introduced in 1813 from seed passed to him by Thomas Jefferson. Decorative 12-inch plants bear tiny, glossy red fruit that can be strung like cranberries.
How many days to maturity is McMahon's Texas Bird?
McMahon's Texas Bird is listed at About 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does McMahon's Texas Bird compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
McMahon's Texas Bird: About 90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aci Sivri (90 days), Aji Crystal (90–100 days), Ancho Gigantea (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is McMahon's Texas Bird good for?
McMahon's Texas Bird is grown for container growing, decorative strings, drying.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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