Thai Dragon F1 Pepper Seeds
Thai Dragon F1 Pepper Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Intermediate
- A.K.A: Thai Volcano
- Plant Size: 2 ft.
- Pod Size: 4 in.
- Days to Harvest: 70 - 79 days
- Origin: Thailand
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 50,000-100,000
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
🔥 About the Thai Dragon Pepper
Also known as the Thai Volcano Pepper, the Thai Dragon Pepper delivers intense heat and bold flavor that outpaces Tabasco and Cayenne varieties. While not technically a “super-hot,” this hybrid pepper’s fiery bite makes it feel like one!
Native to Southeast Asia, this pepper is a favorite in Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine for its distinctive spice and bright, fruity undertones.
🌿 Plant Characteristics
The Thai Dragon pepper plant is incredibly prolific, often producing 150–200 peppers per season. Strong branches help support heavy yields of slender, curved pods that reach 2–4 inches long.
These peppers ripen from green to brilliant red, adding a decorative pop of color to gardens, patios, and even indoor containers.
At full maturity, the peppers dry easily, right on the plant or after picking, making them ideal for long-term storage or ornamental use.
If starting from seed isn't for you, we offer Thai Dragon Live Pepper Plants each growing season.
🌶️ Flavor & Heat Level
Expect medium-high heat and fruity, fiery flavor with this Thai chili variety. Its spice level sits around 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), hotter than Tabasco or Cayenne but cooler than Habanero.
Use Thai Dragon peppers to elevate:
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Stir-fries, curries, soups, and sauces
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Pickled or fermented recipes
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Homemade chili flakes or hot oils
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Decorative dried pepper garlands
🌸 Culinary Inspiration
If you love authentic Thai or Asian-style cuisine, growing Thai Dragon peppers is a must. Their heat and brightness enhance everything from Pad Kra Pao to spicy ramen, and they freeze or dry exceptionally well for year-round use.
⚠️ Growing Note
This hybrid is in its first generation; pepper pod shapes and sizes may vary.
🌱 Explore More Hot Pepper Seeds
Expand your collection with our other Pepper Seeds & Shop by heat level to find the right spice for your garden. You'll find everything you need to get started in our Seed Starting Supplies Collection
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
