Thai Hot Ornamental

Thai Hot Ornamental peppers are native to Central and northern South America and were later brought to Southeast Asia, where they became woven into many regional cuisines. The small, 1-inch, conical fruit grows upright and ripens from green to purple, then bright red. They deliver a sharp, fast-acting heat with a clean, crisp, vegetal flavor, subtle fruitiness, and earthy aroma, without strong floral or smoky notes. Use the fruit as a garnish or in sauces, marinades, salsa, stir-fries, and hot vinegar. High-yielding plants also pair well with other ornamentals for a colorful edible display. Heirloom.

• Heat: Hot (50,000 - 100,000 SHU)
• Height: 12 - 18in
• Harvest: 80 - 90 days from transplant
• Pack includes 25 seeds

Did you know? Humidity can reduce the viability of pepper seeds over time, causing  seeds to stagnate. That’s why every seed pack includes a silica gel packet to help keep the seeds dry and fresh. To save seeds for next year, place the seed packet and silica gel packet together in a quart-size freezer bag, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. 

Share your pepper photos or favorite pepper recipe—and get free seeds!

Pepper photos: Please use photos on the Pequin pepper page as a guide. Submit one photo of your plant bearing fruit and another showing the pepper(s) in your hand. In return, you may choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Exclusions apply.

Recipes: Submit your favorite pepper-dish recipe along with a photo of the finished dish and choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Submit an authentic ethnic recipe to receive five seed packs. Exclusions apply.

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