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Thai Volcano Pepper (Thai Dragon / Facing Heaven)

Thai Volcano Pepper (Thai Dragon / Facing Heaven)

Compact, high-yield Thai pepper with fiery heat and upright clusters of bright red pods — perfect for cooking, drying, and containers.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    50,000–100,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to bright red

  • ⏳ Days

    85–100 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Thai Volcano Pepper, also known as Thai Dragon or Facing Heaven, is a highly productive chili variety widely used in Asian cuisine. Plants produce large numbers of slender peppers that grow upright in dense clusters, creating a striking visual display.

This variety is known for its compact growth habit and heavy yields, making it ideal for both garden beds and container growing.

Flavor & Heat

Thai Volcano delivers a sharp, immediate heat with subtle fruity and earthy undertones. The heat is strong and clean, making it ideal for dishes that rely on quick, noticeable spice.

It is commonly used in stir-fries, curries, soups, and dried spice blends.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm. Thai Volcano performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants are compact (12–18 inches tall) and highly productive, often producing dozens to hundreds of peppers. Suitable for containers, garden beds, and ornamental planting.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from bold flavor to high performance.

Thai Volcano represents the production side of that spectrum, delivering consistent heat, high yields, and real kitchen value.

From soil to scorch.