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Thai Hot 'Thai Dragon' — Peppers

70-80days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, allow slight drying between waterings
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 12-15 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green ripening through yellow and orange to bright red
Size: 0.5-1 inch long, 0.25 inches wide
Shape: Small, slender, pointed, growing upright
Flavour: Very hot (50,000-100,000 Scoville) with intense, clean heat and bright pepper flavor

In the kitchen

Thai cuisine, Asian stir-fries, hot sauces, drying, pickling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases: Generally disease resistant, occasional bacterial leaf spot
Resistance: Excellent disease resistance, tolerant of bacterial spot and pepper mottle virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and helps confuse pests through companion diversity

CarrotsLoosens soil around pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ChivesRepels aphids and improves soil health with sulfur compounds

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Thai Hot 'Thai Dragon'?

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