Thai chili pepper 5 PCS fresh seeds, Capsicum annuum, Thai very hot chili, Thai red spicy pepper, Organic seeds, Heirloom seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Capsicum annuum — Thai Chili Pepper, Thai Very Hot Chili, Thai Red Spicy Pepper

This product is a pack of 5 fresh seeds of the Thai chili pepper, a variety of hot pepper belonging to the Piquin varietal group. The seeds are organic, heirloom, and non-GMO. The Thai chili pepper is a compact plant, reaching up to 50 cm in height, with active branching.

🌿 Botanical Description

The plant has small pods, up to 3 cm in length, which turn from green to dark red at technical maturity. The sharpness of the pepper is high, exceeding 150,000 scovilles, with an aggressive and percussive nature.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm, sowing time: spring or summer, pre-treatment: 1-2 weeks at 20-25°C for stratification.
• Germination temperature and time: 20-25°C, 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0, soil depth: 2-3 liters.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10, frost tolerance: sensitive.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Thai chili pepper is native to tropical and subtropical regions, typically growing in areas with high temperatures and humidity. It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Thai chili pepper has been used for centuries in Southeast Asian cuisine, adding heat and flavor to various dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

🌸 Culinary Uses

The Thai chili pepper is a versatile ingredient, suitable for fresh consumption, drying, whole-fruit canning, and use in home canned food.