Description
"Thai Hot", a cultivar of Capsicum sp., is revered for its compact, clustered fiery peppers, bringing both spice and ornamental beauty to gardens. The chillies of this variety are small, tapering to a point and radiate a deep red hue when mature, introducing an authentic Asian zest to dishes. Their heat is undeniable, charting upwards of 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), demanding care during consumption and handling to avoid discomfort.
Whether nestled in the ground, placed in pots or grown in vege/herb gardens, "Thai Hot" showcases adaptability. Those planting in sandy terrains should enhance the soil using a premium conditioner to ensure it flourishes. Reveling under full sun, this chilli requires consistent watering, with more attention during the height of Bunuru (summer). As Djilba (early spring) draws near, a dose of balanced fertiliser preempts a bountiful yield. Generally, these fiery delights mature within 70 to 85 days post-planting. Their heat packs a punch that necessitates caution.
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | Chilli Pepper |
| Cultivar | Thai Hot |
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Classification |
Fruiting and Edible |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | North, Central, South America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | Chilli plants generally grow 60 cm - 1 M |
| Width | Chilli plants generally grow 60 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-draining, good quality soil is important for good fruit-set. |
| Water Requirement | Though Chilli plants are tolerant of low water, they will fruit better with regular water in warm weather. Reducing watering when fruit is ripening can increase heat levels in the fruit. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flower Time | Depending on when the plant is germinated. Generally flowers from Birak (early summer) to Djeran (autumn) |
| Toxicity | Chilli plants contain Capsaicin, the higher the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) score, the more capsaicin the plant contains. Capsaicin is toxic to most animals if ingested. Humans can tolerate capsaicin, however it can be toxic at high enough levels, so caution must be taken when ingesting chillis. Capsaicin is also harmful to sensitive areas of the skin in humans and animals. Special care should be taken to avoid the eyes, nasal passage and groin in particular. |
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