SuperhotC. annuumThailand
Thai Dragon
Upright Fiery Pods · Dragon Chilli
100,000Scoville Heat Units
Heat context
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Thai Dragon
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)100,000
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginThailand
Days to mature70
Plant height45–60 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldHeavy
Growth habitCompact
Germination7-14
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen
About this variety
Thai Dragon is a popular F1 hybrid variety developed for improved yield and consistency over traditional Thai chillis. The compact, bushy plants produce dozens of upright pods that transition from green to brilliant red, with concentrated heat ideal for authentic Southeast Asian cuisine. Known for exceptional productivity and ornamental appeal, this variety delivers reliable performance in both gardens and containers.
Flavour profile
brightclean heatslightly fruityquick burn
Culinary scores
Sauce
7/10
Drying
9/10
Pickling
6/10
Culinary uses
Essential for Thai curries, stir-fries, and tom yum soup. Excellent dried whole or ground into chilli flakes. Popular fresh in nam prik (Thai chilli pastes) and as a condiment chopped with fish sauce.
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Quick reference
Heat100,000 SHU
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginThailand
Days to ripe70
Ripe colourred
Best forSauce, Drying, Essential for Thai curries
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