Thai Dragon
Upright Fiery Pods

Thai Dragon Chilli Plug Plant

Thai Dragon Chilli Plug Plant

Flaming hot with a fiery bite:Heat Level: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

The Thai Dragon is a stunning F1 hybrid that produces a large number of fiery pods, making it a must-have for anyone who loves heat and high yields.

This variety has greatly improved upon the traditional Thai chilli type, boasting prolific flowers and fruit just 70 days after planting. The plant itself is large and covered with fruit, which continues to grow throughout the season. With a Scoville rating of 100,000 SHU, it packs a serious punch and delivers authentic Thai heat.

What makes the Thai Dragon stand out is not only its heat but its impressive yield. This variety can produce dozens of pods per plant, making it perfect for regular use in cooking or preserving. The pods grow upright initially and then hang down as they mature, changing from bright green to a deep, fiery red.

Their small size and concentrated heat make them perfect for stir-fries, soups, or to be dried and ground into powders. Whether you're creating Thai dishes or spicing up your favourite meals, the Thai Dragon will never disappoint.

If your interested in the top chillies to grow for picking when green, check out; The Best Green Chillies to Grow

Thai Dragon is also featured in Chilli of the Week.

Additional Information

▶ Species: Capsicum annuum

▶ Heat Level: Hot – typically around 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Brings clean, piercing heat ideal for bold dishes.

▶ Vigorous Growth: Fast-growing and productive. Plants can reach up to 90 cm tall and yield dozens of slim pods throughout the season.

▶ Fruit Appearance: Slender, tapered pods that ripen from bright green to deep red. Start upright, then droop elegantly as they mature.

▶ Uses: Perfect for Thai cooking – especially stir-fries, soups, and sauces. Also excellent for drying and grinding into a rich, spicy powder.

▶ Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil. Suitable for large pots, beds, or greenhouses. Benefits from regular picking to prolong harvest.

▶ How to Grow Chillies: My free 28-page booklet, "How to Grow Chillies," is included with every plant or seed order to help you achieve a successful harvest.

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▶ 1. Easy to Grow: Some chillies are just a joy to grow — compact, reliable, and happy in a pot (5). Others shoot off in all directions or sulk at the first sign of wind (1). I’ve given higher scores to the ones that do well here in the UK.

▶ 2. Ornamental Quality: A few of these are real show-offs, with pods that look like jewels or dramatic foliage that turns heads. Others are more practical than pretty. This score is just about how good they look on the patio or in the greenhouse.

▶ 3. Heat Level: This isn’t a technical SHU score — it’s just a kitchen-friendly 1 to 5. A 1 means very mild (like a jalapeño), a 5 is properly hot (think Bhut Jolokia). It should help you judge what you’re in for!

▶ 4. Hardiness: How well do they cope with our unpredictable summers? I’ve given higher scores to the tough ones that keep going through cool nights, wind, or patchy weather without much fuss.

▶ 5. Culinary Use: This one’s about how often I actually use them. Some are perfect for pickling, stuffing or powders — others look good but don’t end up in many meals. If it’s flavourful and versatile, it scores high.

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