{"product_id":"hot-pepper-seeds-3","title":"Hot Pepper - Thai Red Chili (Seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/blog\/faq-items\/are-osc-seeds-gmo-free\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108065\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png 624w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-275x244.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 25 seeds\/pkt (160 seeds\/gram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-115\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-115\"\u003eThai Red Chili\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-115 citation-end-115\"\u003e, sometimes referred to as Bird’s Eye Chilies, is an essential ingredient in many Asian cuisines, prized for its strong, distinctive heat and small size.\u003c\/span\u003e These peppers average 3.75 cm to 5 cm long, starting out green and turning a vibrant red at maturity. They offer a potent, lingering heat that falls somewhat between a Jalapeño and a Habanero (ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 SHU). \u003cspan class=\"citation-114 citation-end-114\"\u003eWidely used to add authentic spice and flavour to curries, stir-fries, and sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eQuick Seed Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHot Pepper (Bird’s Eye Type)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall, slender, 3.75 cm to 5 cm long, maturing to red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStrong, lingering heat (50,000–100,000 SHU); essential for Thai and Asian cooking; high yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-112\"\u003eThai chilies are extremely rich in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-112\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-112\"\u003e and are excellent sources of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-112\"\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-112 citation-end-112\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-111\"\u003eTheir potent heat comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-111\"\u003ecapsaicin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-111 citation-end-111\"\u003e, which is known to stimulate metabolism and has antioxidant properties.\u003c\/span\u003e Adding just a few of these small peppers to your cooking boosts both flavour and nutritional content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhat you need to know to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-110 citation-end-110\"\u003eThese heat-loving peppers require a long, warm season and a sunny location to ensure a full, productive harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a soilless growing mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeed typically germinates in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 to 20 days. Maintaining the growing medium at a temperature of 21°C will enhance germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTransplant seedlings after hardening off, in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elate May to early June, to a location with Full Sun and rich, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThin to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eControl weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. The plants are generally compact but may benefit from staking when loaded with fruit. For best heat and flavour, harvest when the chilies have fully matured to a deep red colour. Harvest Time\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis approximately 72 days after transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhy Thai Red Chili Seeds belong in Your Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIf you enjoy the complex, spicy flavours of authentic Asian cuisine, the Thai Red Chili is a must-grow. Its size and heat level are perfect for home cooking, and the vibrant red colour is beautiful in the garden. Grow this variety for a reliable and strong source of heat throughout the entire growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONTARIO SEED CO LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768350273672,"sku":"107894","price":3.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/IMG-1601.jpg?v=1773803351","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/hot-pepper-seeds-3","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}