Thai Chili Hot Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Thai Chili Hot Pepper Seeds produce a warm-season perennial vegetable commonly known in the United States as Thai chili. Plants develop upright or slightly bushy stems with small, slender, and intensely hot peppers. This vegetable thrives in full sun with well-drained fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, raised plots, or container cultivation in warm temperate to subtropical climates. Consistent warmth and moderate moisture support steady fruit production.

Features

• Warm-season perennial chili plant

• Upright or slightly bushy growth habit

• Produces small, intensely hot edible peppers

• Suitable for garden beds, raised plots, and containers

• Adapted to full sun and well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum var. Thai

• Common Name (US): Thai Chili

• Seed Type / Variety: Chili pepper type

• Growth Habit: Upright or bushy perennial

• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Planting Season: Spring after frost

• Growing Season: Summer

• Sowing Season:

  • February–April (indoor start)

  • March–May (outdoor planting in warm regions)

• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil, pH 6.0–6.8

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Mature Plant Size: 24–36 inches height; 18–24 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart; rows 18–24 inches apart