Hot Pepper Thai Red Chili - Ontario Seed Company
Capsicum annuum
TheĀ Thai Red Chili, sometimes referred to as Birdās Eye Chilies, is an essential ingredient in many Asian cuisines, prized for its strong, distinctive heat and small size.Ā These peppers averageĀ 3.75 cm to 5 cmĀ long, starting out green and turning a vibrant red at maturity. They offer a potent,Ā lingering heatĀ that falls somewhat between a JalapeƱo and a Habanero (ranging fromĀ 50,000 to 100,000 SHU).Ā Widely used to add authentic spice and flavour to curries, stir-fries, and sauces.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
These heat-loving peppers require a long, warm season and a sunny location to ensure a full, productive harvest.
Sow Indoors:Ā Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date.Ā Use a soilless growing mix.
Germination:Ā Seed typically germinates inĀ 10 to 20 days. Maintaining the growing medium at a temperature ofĀ 21Ā°CĀ will enhance germination.
Transplanting:Ā Transplant seedlings after hardening off, inĀ late May to early June, to a location withĀ Full SunĀ and rich, well-drained soil.
Planting Depth:Ā 6 mm
Seed Spacing:Ā 45 cm
Thin to:Ā 60 cm
Row Width:Ā 75 cm
Control weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. The plants are generally compact but may benefit from staking when loaded with fruit. For best heat and flavour, harvest when the chilies have fully matured to a deep red colour.Ā Harvest TimeĀ is approximately 72 days after transplanting.
Approx. 25 seeds/pkt
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Capsicum annuum
TheĀ Thai Red Chili, sometimes referred to as Birdās Eye Chilies, is an essential ingredient in many Asian cuisines, prized for its strong, distinctive heat and small size.Ā These peppers averageĀ 3.75 cm to 5 cmĀ long, starting out green and turning a vibrant red at maturity. They offer a potent,Ā lingering heatĀ that falls somewhat between a JalapeƱo and a Habanero (ranging fromĀ 50,000 to 100,000 SHU).Ā Widely used to add authentic spice and flavour to curries, stir-fries, and sauces.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
These heat-loving peppers require a long, warm season and a sunny location to ensure a full, productive harvest.
Sow Indoors:Ā Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date.Ā Use a soilless growing mix.
Germination:Ā Seed typically germinates inĀ 10 to 20 days. Maintaining the growing medium at a temperature ofĀ 21Ā°CĀ will enhance germination.
Transplanting:Ā Transplant seedlings after hardening off, inĀ late May to early June, to a location withĀ Full SunĀ and rich, well-drained soil.
Planting Depth:Ā 6 mm
Seed Spacing:Ā 45 cm
Thin to:Ā 60 cm
Row Width:Ā 75 cm
Control weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. The plants are generally compact but may benefit from staking when loaded with fruit. For best heat and flavour, harvest when the chilies have fully matured to a deep red colour.Ā Harvest TimeĀ is approximately 72 days after transplanting.
Approx. 25 seeds/pkt
