Thai hot peppers, also known as bird's eye chilies, are small, fiery peppers that measure between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville heat units, making them significantly hotter than a jalapeño but milder than a habanero. These peppers have a slender, tapered shape, are about 1–2 inches long, and mature from green to a bright red color. They have a fruity, earthy flavor with a pungent heat that is used widely in Thai and other Southeast Asian cuisines, often in curries, soups, and stir-fries.
Size and shape: Small, slender, and tapered, usually 1–2 inches long and 1/4–1/2 inch wide.
Color: Green when young, ripening to a bright red.
Flavor: Fruity and earthy, with a pungent heat.
Texture: Thin, crisp, and waxy when fresh.
Scoville units: 50,000–100,000 SHU.
Comparison: About 23 times hotter than a jalapeño and roughly one-third as hot as a habanero.
Note: The seeds and membranes contain the most heat and can be removed to reduce it.
Thai Chili
Thai chili, also known as bird's eye chili or simply bird chili, is a small, fiery pepper variety native to Southeast Asia.
| Type |
Peppers |
| Family |
Nightshade Family |
| Temperature Soil |
65-80F |
| Temperature Daytime |
70-90F |
| Temperature Evening |
60+F |
| Lighting |
Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day |
| Water |
Heavy, 6 Gallons/Day |
| Maturity |
Moderate, 65-85 Days Harvest |
| PH Neutral |
5.5-7.0 |
| Zones |
4A-11B |
| Plant Placement |
6 Plants, 3 Row |