Thailand Bird's Eye Chili Pepper Seeds

Grow authentic Thailand Bird’s Eye Chili—a famous Thai hot pepper known for its small, slender pods and bold, fiery heat. These compact plants are highly productive and perfect for home gardens, pots, and patio growing. Harvest green or let them ripen to bright red for maximum flavor and heat—great for Thai, Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian cooking.

Why you’ll love it

• Classic Thai Bird’s Eye chili (small but very hot)

• Heavy producer with clusters of peppers

• Great for containers and small spaces

• Perfect for stir-fries, sauces, chili paste, pickling, and drying

• Can be used fresh, dried, or crushed

Growing Instructions

• Season: Warm season

• Start indoors: 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Germination: 7–21 days (warm temps help a lot)

• Planting depth: ¼ inch

• Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Transplant outside: After nights stay warm and all frost risk is gone

• Harvest: Pick green for sharper flavor or fully red for stronger heat

✅ Tip: Pepper seeds germinate best in warm soil (around 75–85°F). Using a heat mat can improve success.