'Thai Red Chili' Hot Pepper
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Thai red chilies, very hot, aromatic and ultra-productive
Hot Thai Red Chili ( Capsicum annuum ), offered by OSC Seeds
This classic Thai chili pepper produces an abundance of small, thin, elongated red fruits, measuring 5 to 7 cm , renowned for their intense heat , spicy aroma, and culinary versatility. Indispensable in Asian cuisines, it is perfect for stir-fries , curries , hot sauces , marinades, and drying. The plants are very vigorous , productive, and decorative, bearing their fruits upright.
Type: Hot pepper
Scoville scale: 50,000 to 100,000 SHU
Propagation: Indoor sowing
Plant height: 60–80 cm
Package size: Approximately 20 seeds
Harvest time: 75–85 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Basil, coriander, tomatoes
Incompatible plants: Fennel
Heritage: Openly pollinated
Planting and maintenance:
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, at around 21–24°C to encourage germination. Grow in bright light and transplant outdoors in full sun once the soil has warmed up. Space plants 30–45 cm apart. Water regularly but not excessively. Harvest the fruit when it turns bright red for maximum flavor and spiciness.
