Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

Thai Hot Chili Pepper - Organic

"A small, fiery chili pepper, generous with fruit and warmth in the vegetable garden."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Originally from Southeast Asia, the Thai hot chili pepper first gained popularity in spicy cuisine before finding its place in our gardens. Its numerous small, upright fruits, initially green and then bright red when ripe, punctuate the foliage with a multitude of colorful touches that enliven the vegetable garden in the heart of summer.

In the garden, this chili pepper forms a compact plant that becomes covered in fruit during the warmer months. It thrives in warm, well-drained soil, where it produces abundant fruit. Its intensely hot flavor makes it a perfect addition to sauces, marinades, and spicy dishes, and a distinctive presence in any edible garden that values diversity.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

The fruits of the Thai hot chili are traditionally used fresh or dried to spice up dishes. They are an ingredient in many sauces, curries, marinades, and stir-fries, as well as in chili oils. The chilies can be finely chopped, used whole to flavor a dish, or dried and then ground into flakes or powder. They can be preserved by drying or freezing whole or chopped fruits. As with all very hot chilies, culinary use is best done in small quantities, adjusting to taste.