{"product_id":"thai-bird","title":"Thai Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai Bird is a classic small, slender chili used throughout Southeast Asian cooking. The thin pods ripen from green to red and deliver a sharp, clean heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are bushy and very productive, setting large numbers of small pods that are held upright. The type tolerates hot, humid weather well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Bushy and upright (medium height)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 30–45 cm (12–18\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in medium to large containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Usually not needed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods are small and thin, about 2.5–5 cm (1–2\") long, ripening from green to bright red. Harvest at either stage; red pods are fully ripe and dry well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Hot (50,000–100,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai and Southeast Asian dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying and chili flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfused oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: containers, sunny patios and gardeners who cook Asian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288605929643,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/thai-bird-pepper-cutout_d0fddb0d-3ab7-40be-9f73-6604eecc0be0.jpg?v=1792198824","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/thai-bird","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}