Does anyone know what type of peppers are growing in our garden?

Question

We recently moved into a new home, and in the garden and in a few spots of the property, there are these tiny peppers growing on bushes that the homeowners planted, and we really don't know what type of peppers they are. We know that they're edible, but they're extremely hot. They're very tiny, so tiny that they remind me of Christmas lights because of their size and shape. They were a very light green, a sort of lime, and are gradually turning a fiery shade of orange.

We've had a few different answers from friends on what types of peppers they are. Someone said it was a Thai hot pepper, another said it was an Oriental hot pepper. I looked it up, and these peppers look like neither of the two. Could anyone help?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Additional Details

Also, they're small with long curved shape, not a round shape. Thank you though! And also, I'm unable to find a picture of it right now, sorry! But your answers are all greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

They are birds eye chillis

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Asker's Comment:

Thank you so much! I looked it up, and the picture of these peppers looks exactly like the ones growing on our property! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who answered, I appreciate all of your help! :)

Answer 2

im sorry but i need a picture to give you a true diagnosis

Answer 3

It sounds like Tepin (Birds-eye) from your description. Does it look like these:

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If so, they are quite hot and make an excellent pepper sauce. I have some growing in pots and, since the mockingbirds have eaten some of them, growing wild all over my yard.

Good luck and enjoy!

Answer 4

They sound like serrano chilis to me. Check out this web page w/ pics and descriptions.

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http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-…