chili_bird_eye.json

{
  "id": "chili_bird_eye",
  "common_name": "Bird's Eye Chili",
  "scientific_name": "Capsicum annuum 'Bird's Eye'",
  "tags": [
    "edible",
    "fruiting",
    "outdoor",
    "spicy",
    "perennial"
  ],
  "care": {
    "summary": "Small but extremely hot chili pepper; thrives in warm tropical conditions.",
    "light": "Full sun to partial shade",
    "water": "Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings",
    "soil": "Well-drained, slightly acidic soil with organic matter",
    "humidity": "Average to medium",
    "temperature_c": "20-32",
    "fertilizer": "Balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season",
    "toxicity": "Fruit is edible but very hot; avoid contact with eyes",
    "common_issues": [
      "Root rot from overwatering",
      "Whitefly infestation",
      "Fruit drop from temperature stress"
    ],
    "tips": [
      "Harvest when fruits turn red for maximum heat",
      "Can be grown in containers",
      "Drought-tolerant once established"
    ]
  }
}