Capsicum annuum 'Thai Dragon' (Chilli)

Common name: Thai Dragon Chilli

Description: Capsicum annuum 'Thai Dragon' is a prolific, compact chilli variety producing masses of slender, upright fruits that ripen from green to vivid red. It is one of the most productive chilli varieties for UK growing, with each plant capable of yielding hundreds of fruits in a season. The heat level is high (around 75,000–100,000 SHU), with a clean, sharp heat that is characteristic of Thai-style chillies and ideal for Southeast Asian cooking. The attractive upright fruiting habit also makes it a highly ornamental plant for patio containers.

Other benefits: extremely prolific fruiting; ideal for Thai and Asian cooking; highly ornamental in containers; clean, sharp heat level

Wildlife attraction: bees and other pollinating insects

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 45–60cm x 40cm

Position: full sun; patio containers, greenhouse, or warm sheltered outdoor position

Soil pH: slightly acid to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0); fertile, well-drained soil or compost

Moisture: regular watering required; high-potash liquid feed once flowering begins; avoid allowing compost to dry out

Winter hardiness: frost tender; grow as an annual from spring