Thai Hot Pepper Seeds – 30 Heirloom Spicy Chili Seeds for Planting

Thai Hot Pepper is a compact, high-yielding heirloom chili prized for its intense heat and prolific pod production. The small, pointed fruits mature from green to bright red and are a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine, perfect for fresh salsas, stir-fries, curries, and drying. Plants grow bushy and well-branched, making them an excellent choice for container gardens, raised beds, and small-space growing.

These heirloom seeds offer a rewarding growing experience for gardeners who enjoy bold flavor and ornamental appeal. The vigorous plants set abundant peppers throughout the season, and the colorful fruits add visual interest to both vegetable and ornamental plantings.

Plant Features

• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for containers and small gardens
• High-yielding plants produce numerous small, pointed chili peppers
• Fruits mature from green to vibrant red with intense heat
• Heirloom variety ideal for fresh use, drying, and Southeast Asian cooking
• Attractive ornamental value in garden beds and patio pots

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual elsewhere
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep consistently moist at 75-85°F (24-29°C) for reliable germination. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge. Harden off young plants gradually before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.

Set plants in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and desired color; frequent picking encourages continued production.

What's Included

30 Thai Hot Pepper seeds.