Grow Thai Dragon Pepper seeds, an authentic spicy chile variety known for its slender pods, fiery heat, and impressive productivity. Popular in Southeast Asian cooking, this pepper produces clusters of upright fruits that ripen from green to bright red, delivering a bold and intense spice level. Thai Dragon peppers thrive in hot climates and perform exceptionally well in containers, garden beds, and warm outdoor soil.
These Non-GMO Thai Dragon Pepper seeds produce vigorous plants with a long harvest window throughout summer and early fall. With strong branching growth and heavy fruit production, they are perfect for gardeners and spice lovers looking to cultivate an authentic, heat-packed pepper variety.
Features
- Authentic Thai hot pepper with high heat level.
- Produces clusters of upright, slender red pods.
- Excellent for containers, raised beds, and garden soil.
- Long harvest season with heavy yields.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated chile pepper variety.
- Vigorous warm-season growth with strong branching.
- Perfect for home gardeners seeking bold spice.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Thai Dragon Pepper
- Plant Type: Hot chile pepper (warm-season)
- Growth Habit: Bushy, branching plant with upright pods
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 5–11 as a summer crop
- Growing Season: Spring and summer warm-season planting
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 80–100 days from transplant
- Germination Temperature: 75°F–90°F (24°C–32°C)
- Plant Height: 24–36 inches
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate watering at soil level
- Support Needed: Optional; staking for heavy fruit sets
- Growth Advantage: Very high fruit count on compact plants
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm, well-draining seed mix.
- Maintain soil temperatures between 75°F and 90°F for strong germination.
- Transplant outdoors after frost when nighttime temperatures remain warm.
- Plant in full sun and space 18–24 inches apart.
- Water consistently without soaking soil; water at the base only.
- Mulch to maintain soil warmth and retain moisture.
- Harvest peppers when fully ripe and bright red for peak spice.
- Pick regularly to encourage continual pepper production.
