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Big Thai Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Big Thai is a Burpee hybrid of the Asian hot type, with fruit 4 to 5 inches long, around 102 to 127 mm, on tall plants near 762 mm.

Key facts

Days to maturity
69 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Big Thai is a Burpee hybrid of the Asian hot type, with fruit 4 to 5 inches long, around 102 to 127 mm, on tall plants near 762 mm. Fruit ripen from green to dark red and carry a distinct peppery flavor. Grow it in full sun and give the tall plants support.

Big Thai traits

  • F1 hybrid Asian hot type
  • Fruit 4 to 5 inches, green ripening to dark red
  • Tall plants around 762 mm
  • Pronounced pepper flavor

Good for

  • Stir-fries and curries
  • Drying
  • Hot sauce

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Big Thai this page69 days——
Cayenetta69–97 days——
Cayennetta F169 days——
Mucho Nacho69–70 days——
Red Knight69 days——
Sugar Banana69 days——
Alma Paprika70–80 days——

Big Thai FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Big Thai?

Big Thai is a Burpee hybrid of the Asian hot type, with fruit 4 to 5 inches long, around 102 to 127 mm, on tall plants near 762 mm. Fruit ripen from green to dark red and carry a distinct peppery flavor.

How many days to maturity is Big Thai?

Big Thai is listed at 69 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does Big Thai compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Big Thai: 69 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Cayenetta (69–97 days), Cayennetta F1 (69 days), Mucho Nacho (69–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Big Thai good for?

Big Thai is grown for stir-fries and curries, drying, hot sauce.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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