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Thai Hot 'Thai Dragon'

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Thai Hot 'Thai Dragon'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Thai Dragon'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 4–11
  • 70 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 6–6.8
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  • Overview

    This compact powerhouse delivers authentic Thai cuisine heat in an ornamental package that's as beautiful as it is blazing hot. The small, upward-pointing peppers start green and ripen through yellow, orange, and finally bright red, creating a stunning multicolored display while packing intense heat that's essential for pad thai, curries, and Asian stir-fries. Perfect for containers and small spaces, one plant produces hundreds of fiery little peppers.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Generally disease resistant, occasional bacterial leaf spot.