FIERY DRAGON

The 'Fiery Dragon' pepper variety is a medium-early hot variety with a maturation period of 120 to 135 days. The plant is semi-spreading, up to 50 cm tall, suitable for cultivation both in plastic greenhouses and in open ground. The fruits have an elongated-conical shape, smooth surface, length of 12 to 17 cm, diameter of about 2.5 cm, and fruit weight up to 30 g. Immature fruits are greenish-white, while mature fruits turn bright red. The flavor is hot, with a distinct aroma and heat level of approximately 7 on the spiciness scale.

This variety is distinguished by high yield, forming up to 90-100 fruits per plant. The fruit walls are approximately 4 mm thick, making them dense and juicy. The 'Fiery Dragon' pepper is widely used in cooking: it is added to sauces, salads, braised meat, marinades, and soups. It is also suitable for making paprika and various spices, and due to its spiciness and aroma, it is excellent for pickling and canning.

Pepper cultivation begins with sowing seedlings at the end of February, transplanting is performed at the cotyledon stage. Seedlings should be transplanted into the ground at the end of May. To form the bush, all side shoots and leaves should be removed up to the first fork, promoting better growth and fruiting. Recommended planting scheme — 30x40 cm, which ensures optimal conditions for plant growth and fruiting.