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Red Thai Pepper

Red Thai Pepper

Compact plants loaded with small, fiery peppers — perfect for drying, cooking, and continuous harvest.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    50,000–100,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to bright red

  • ⏳ Days

    75–90 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Red Thai Pepper is a highly productive variety known for its small, upright-growing fruits and strong heat. Plants produce large numbers of slender peppers that ripen from green to bright red.

It’s a popular choice for gardeners looking for consistent harvests and a reliable hot pepper for both fresh use and drying.

Flavor & Heat

Red Thai peppers deliver a sharp, immediate heat with a clean flavor. The heat is strong but not overwhelming for experienced pepper users, making it versatile for cooking.

They are commonly used fresh, dried, or ground into flakes and powders, especially in dishes that benefit from quick, bright heat.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Red Thai performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants are compact but highly productive, often producing peppers continuously throughout the season. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Harvest frequently to encourage ongoing production.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from everyday staples to extreme heat.

Red Thai represents pure production — reliable heat, heavy yields, and real kitchen use.

This is the kind of pepper that shows up again and again.

From soil to scorch.