Hot Pepper

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Short-lived perennial

Biocultural value

This red hot hybrid pepper adds flavorful heat to Asian stir fries, soups and sauces.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Pinetree Garden Seeds

Description

An excellent yielding, good tasting, high pungency pepper that adds zest to foods that require spicy flavor. Vigorous plants grow 30" tall with strong stems and abundant foliage supporting heavy fruit set. As fruits mature they turn from green to dark red and measure 4 to 5"long. Early, large Thai pepper is resistant to tobacco mosaic.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

food