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Thai Hot 'Thai Dragon'
PepperCapsicum annuum 'Thai Dragon'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–6.8
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.