95 days. Open-pollinated.
Thai Hot Bird Pepper is an open-pollinated pepper variety commonly used in many Thai dishes such as curries, salads, and stir-fries. Plant grows to around 2 feet in height and produces upright clusters of 2 to 3 inch long peppers that ripen to a fiery red.
Thai Hot Bird Pepper
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
8 to 11
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Sandy, loamy, well drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
12 to 15 inches
Germination Temp:
80ºF to 85ºF
Germination Time:
7 to 21 days
Maturation:
95 days
Growing Tips
Start indoors in seed trays or small, individual pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and provide light and heat until germination, which should occur within 7 to 21 days. Transplant outdoors once daytime temperatures are consistently above 60°F.
