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Thai Dragon pepper is a highly prolific, compact pepper plant (1–2 ft tall) known for producing numerous, small, and fiery red peppers, popular in Southeast Asian cuisine.
Key Characteristics and Usage:
Heat Level: 30,000 – 100,000+ Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them 6-40 times hotter than a jalapeño.
Flavor Profile: Immediate, sharp heat with a fruity, herbaceous undertone.
Appearance: Small, thin, and slender, averaging about 1 to 2 inches in length, and they grow pointing upward in clusters.
Culinary Uses: Ideal for Thai curries, stir-fries, dipping sauces, and for drying into pepper flakes.
Harvesting: Often harvested when bright red for maximum heat, though they can be eaten green. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Growing Conditions:
Size: Compact, bushy plants (1–2 ft tall), making them perfect for container gardening.
Conditions: Requires full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures, with a preference for consistent, deep watering.
Thai Dragon pepper is a highly prolific, compact pepper plant (1–2 ft tall) known for producing numerous, small, and fiery red peppers, popular in Southeast Asian cuisine.
Key Characteristics and Usage:
Heat Level: 30,000 – 100,000+ Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them 6-40 times hotter than a jalapeño.
Flavor Profile: Immediate, sharp heat with a fruity, herbaceous undertone.
Appearance: Small, thin, and slender, averaging about 1 to 2 inches in length, and they grow pointing upward in clusters.
Culinary Uses: Ideal for Thai curries, stir-fries, dipping sauces, and for drying into pepper flakes.
Harvesting: Often harvested when bright red for maximum heat, though they can be eaten green. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Growing Conditions:
Size: Compact, bushy plants (1–2 ft tall), making them perfect for container gardening.
Conditions: Requires full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures, with a preference for consistent, deep watering.