# Purple Thai

Also known as Purple Thai Chili, Thai Purple.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Purple Thai is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Thailand. Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–100,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrusy, fruity, sharp, clean. Used for Thai curries, salads, stir-fries, hot sauces, marinades. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 3 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Purple Thai Pepper Seeds | Tyler Farms
  https://tyler-farms.com/purple-thai-pepper-seeds/

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Purple Thai Pepper Seeds – Pepper Joe’s
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/purple-thai-pepper-seeds

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Purple Thai – The Hippy Seed Company
  https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/purple-thai/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Pepper Joe’s official seed catalog listing with SHU range, pod size, color transition, growing notes, and uses](https://pepperjoe.com/products/purple-thai-pepper-seeds)
- [Tyler Farms seed catalog entry detailing appearance, heat level, culinary applications, and container growing suitability](https://www.tyler-farms.com/purple-thai-pepper-seeds/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Purple Thai?

Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–100,000 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 Purple Thai taste like?

Balanced sharp heat with bright citrusy and fruity notes (especially vibrant in the purple stage) and a clean herbal finish.

### How do I grow Purple Thai?

Purple Thai: about 95 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Purple Thai?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

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