Minara Hot Chilli Pepper Seeds No. 5502

Grow Your Own Thai Bird's Eye Chilli — Fiery, Fragrant & Intensely Flavourful

No Thai garden is complete without chilli. Minara Hot Chilli Pepper Seeds (No. 5502) produce the small, bright red bird’s eye chillies (prik kee noo) that are the backbone of authentic Thai cooking — intensely hot, boldly fragrant, and packed with flavour. Grow your own supply of fresh Thai chillies right in your Australian backyard, balcony, or pot.

Why You'll Love Growing These

• 🌶️ Intense heat & bold flavour — the fiery bird’s eye chilli beloved in Thai cooking
• 🍅 Bright red, small pods — vivid colour and striking appearance in the garden and on the plate
• 🌱 Highly productive — one plant produces an abundant supply of chillies throughout the season
• 🌿 Easy to grow in pots — compact plants perfect for balconies, patios, and small gardens
• 🇹🇭 Authentic Thai variety — prik kee noo (พริกขี้หนู) the essential chilli for Thai cuisine

How to Grow

Start seeds in seed-raising mix indoors or in a warm, sheltered spot. Transplant seedlings once 10–15cm tall into well-drained, fertile soil in a full-sun position. Chillies thrive in warm to hot Australian conditions — ideal for spring and summer growing across all regions. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Fertilise monthly with a balanced fertiliser for best fruit production. Harvest chillies when fully red for maximum heat and flavour, or pick green for a milder taste.

In the Kitchen

Thai bird’s eye chilli is an essential ingredient across the full range of Thai cooking — use fresh in som tum (green papaya salad), nam prik (chilli dipping sauces), and pad kra pao (Thai basil stir-fry). Slice into soups, curries, and stir-fries for fiery heat. Dry and grind into chilli flakes or powder for a pantry staple. Pickle in fish sauce or vinegar for a classic Thai condiment. Freeze fresh chillies to preserve your harvest year-round.

About Minara

Minara is a trusted Thai seed brand known for quality vegetable seeds that deliver reliable germination and high-yield crops for home gardeners and small-scale growers.

Available at Chang Market — your trusted source for Thai and Asian groceries and garden supplies in Australia.