# Halloween Thai

Also known as Thai Halloween, Halloween Black and Orange Thai, Halloween Thai Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Halloween Thai is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Pennsylvania, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–60,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sharp, fresh, slightly fruity, peppery. Used for Stir-fries, sauces, drying, fresh use in small amounts, ornamental.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  World of Chillies
  https://worldofchillies.com/blog/chilli-of-the-week/halloween-thai-chilli/index.html

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Premier Seeds Direct
  https://premierseedsdirect.com/product/pepper-hot-thai-hallowee-black-orange/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Red Dragon Seeds
  https://www.reddragonseeds.co.uk/shop/halloween-black-and-orange-thai-chilli-seeds/

- 30,000–60,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Secret Seed Cartel
  https://www.secretseedcartel.com/products/halloween-thai-pepper-seedd

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Gardening Express
  https://www.gardeningexpress.co.uk/chilli-pepper-plant-thai-halloween-black-orange

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Detailed grower notes on appearance, heat estimate, and flavor](https://worldofchillies.com/blog/chilli-of-the-week/halloween-thai-chilli/index.html)
- [Seed listing with SHU and growing notes](https://premierseedsdirect.com/product/pepper-hot-thai-hallowee-black-orange/)
- [Vendor description of color change and heat](https://www.reddragonseeds.co.uk/shop/halloween-black-and-orange-thai-chilli-seeds/)
- [Sherwood's Seeds post on development with Greg Hill](https://www.instagram.com/p/DPFXUjNDoB9/)
- [Confirmation of breeding by Sherwood's Seeds](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIHLTHAI)

## FAQ
### How hot is Halloween Thai?

Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–60,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Halloween Thai taste like?

Fresh, sharp, slightly fruity and peppery with a clean bite. Nutty when dried. Less tropical than habanero types.

### How do I grow Halloween Thai?

Halloween Thai: about 90 days to maturity, warm climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Halloween Thai?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/halloween-thai
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data