Thai Red Hot – Small plant with intense spiciness

Spicy aroma and lasting spiciness

The Thai Red Hot, also known as Prik or Prik Thai, is a traditional chili variety from Thailand. It impresses with its intense, spicy aroma and the lasting heat typical of Thai cuisine. The thin-walled, elongated fruits are versatile – whether eaten fresh, dried, or as a spice in soups, curries, and stir-fries. Thanks to their suitability for air drying, they are particularly easy to preserve.

Cultivation and special features

The Thai Red Hot belongs to the Capsicum annuum species and grows as a compact, bushy plant with a height of 60–80 cm. It produces numerous hanging fruits that ripen from green to red and have a pointed shape. With a ripening time of 50–60 days, it is particularly early-bearing and ideal for gardeners looking for a high-yielding, hot variety. Its elongated, pointed leaves and dense growth also make it a decorative plant in the garden or on the balcony.

The most important things at a glance

• Capsicum : Capsicum annuum
• Sharpness : 8
• Scoville units : approx. 50,000–100,000 SHU
• Growth height : 60–80 cm (bushy)
• Fruit size : approx. 3.5 × 7 cm, elongated, tapered, thin-walled
• Fruit color : Green → Red
• Country of origin : Thailand