Description
THAI RED CHILI (Capsicum annuum)
Transplant | Mid–Late May | Annual
Thai red chili peppers are small, slender, and intensely flavorful peppers known for their vibrant color and fiery heat. The upright-growing fruits mature from green to bright red, creating a striking display on compact, highly productive plants.
These peppers deliver a sharp, clean heat with a slightly fruity undertone, making them a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine. They are perfect for stir-fries, curries, sauces, and drying, where their heat and flavor can be concentrated.
Highly productive and easy to grow, Thai chili plants produce abundant clusters of peppers throughout the warm growing season.
Growing Details
Spice Level: Hot
Scoville Heat Units: 50,000–100,000 SHU
Harvest: Harvest when peppers turn bright red for maximum heat and flavor, or pick green for a slightly milder taste
Plant Spacing: 2 ft
Sun: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Warm-season crop; plant after danger of frost
Garden Companions
Best planted with:
Basil, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oregano
Benefits:
Companion plants attract beneficial insects and support healthy garden growth.
Avoid planting near:
Fennel, which may inhibit pepper growth.
Pro Growing Tips
• Allow peppers to fully ripen red for peak heat
• Excellent for drying, crushing, and making chili flakes
• Upright growth makes peppers easy to harvest
• Thrives in warm soil and full sun conditions
Health Highlights
Capsaicin-rich peppers
Thai chilis are high in capsaicin, known for its metabolism-supporting properties.
Vitamin-rich vegetable
Provides vitamins A and C along with beneficial antioxidants.
Antioxidant support
Contains beneficial plant compounds that support overall wellness.
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