A dark green to bright red Thai-type pepper with above-average yield potential, good leaf cover, and high pungency.

• Strong, bushy plant habit
• Glossy, dark green to bright red fruit colour
• High fruit pungency
• Continuous fruit set and high yield potential

Type
A hybrid Thai-type hot pepper turning from dark green to bright red on maturity. Suitable for open field, fresh market production. 

Maturity 
Approximately 75 - 80 days to the first pick. The period to the first pick can vary depending on the season. 

Plant Characteristics 
Bushy plant with good foliar health and cover. The plant exhibits strong, vigorous growth with continuous fruit set throughout the season. No plant support (stakes) is necessary, however still recommended. 

Fruit Characteristics 
Medium-sized fruit with an average length of 8 - 8.5 cm and a width of 1.2 - 1.4 cm. The fruits have a glossy skin with good smoothness. Fruit colours change from dark green to bright red. Average fruit mass is 6 - 7 grams per fruit. The fruits are hot to very hot, making Zinger the hottest Thai pepper in our range. 

Climate Requirements 
Hot peppers are frost susceptible and can be grown under a range of climatic conditions, from moderate, cool climates to hotter, subtropical regions. Even distribution of heat units is essential for optimal production. Zinger is best suited for open field production in various climates. 

Features & Benefits 
Zinger offers intense fruit colour, transitioning from dark green to bright red, making it visually appealing. It has exceptional high yield potential, with a continuous fruit set, ensuring abundant harvests. The high pungency of the fruit makes it ideal for markets demanding spicier peppers. Disease Resistance Zinger shows good field tolerance to leaf diseases, even though no resistance is claimed.