Common Name: Hot Pepper
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 18 - 22" (46 - 56cm)
Height: 24 - 26" (61 - 66cm)
Width: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Enjoy these slightly hot peppers in recipes where you want just a touch of heat. Attractive and prolific hot peppers are popular in Asian cuisine. Upright-growing peppers have a mild citrus flavor. Great for drying.
Idea & Tips: Plant peppers well after the danger of frost has passed. Locate in full sun in well-drained soil. Water and fertilize regularly. Peppers do well in large containers.
Days to Harvest: 75 - 80
Fruit Size: 2.75 to 3 x 0.5 in. (7 to 8 x 1 cm), 0.5 to 0.7 oz. (14 to 20 g)
Heat Level: 2 - mildly hot
Grower Information: Attractive and prolific, mildly hot Thai chili peppers are popular in Asian cuisine. Upright-growing peppers have a citrus flavor and less heat than a jalapeño (heat level is 3,000 to 4,000 Scovilles). Great for drying. Plants are strong and well branched, and they tolerate hot weather well. Fruit forms in clusters for easy picking. Grow in a container or in ground. Resists pests.