Small Red Chili Hot Peppers

Bring vibrant color and bold heat to your garden with classic Red Chili Peppers – the versatile workhorse for hot sauce makers, spice enthusiasts, and adventurous cooks. These slender, upright peppers mature from green to stunning scarlet red and deliver reliable heat ranging from 15,000-30,000 Scoville units.

Growing Information

• Days to maturity: 75-90 days from transplant
• Planting: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil reaches 65°F and all frost danger has passed
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart
• Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Zones: 3-11 (warm-season annual)

Harvest & Use

Harvest when peppers reach 2-4 inches long and turn brilliant red for peak flavor and heat. Plants are incredibly productive, yielding dozens of peppers throughout the growing season. Perfect for drying into chili flakes, blending into hot sauces, adding to stir-fries, or stringing into decorative ristras. Dried peppers retain their heat and flavor for months when stored properly.

Care Tips

Red Chili peppers thrive in warm, well-drained soil with regular watering during fruit development. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Plants grow 18-24 inches tall and benefit from light staking in windy areas. Companion plant with tomatoes, eggplant, or herbs like cilantro and parsley for a thriving garden ecosystem.

Why Choose Red Chili

This dependable variety offers exceptional productivity, heat tolerance, and disease resistance. Whether you're preserving your harvest for winter use, crafting homemade hot sauces, or adding authentic heat to your favorite recipes, Red Chili peppers deliver consistent results and stunning visual appeal in the garden.