Yellow Dragon's Tongue Seeds

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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Golden-yellow variant of the Dragon's Tongue superhot, extreme heat.

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Yellow Dragon's Tongue Seeds

Yellow Dragon's Tongue Seeds produce a golden-yellow variant of the superhot Dragon's Tongue, with thin, tapered fruits ripening to a golden color.

The Yellow Dragon's Tongue Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, reaches 60-90 cm in height and produces elongated, pointed fruits, often with a curled tip.

How to Sow Yellow Dragon's Tongue

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed, keeping the substrate at 26-28°C: germination is slow and can take 3 to 6 weeks.

How to Grow Yellow Dragon's Tongue

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are stably above 15°C, in full sun and rich, well-drained soil.

Tips for Yellow Dragon's Tongue

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set.

Diseases and Pests of Yellow Dragon's Tongue

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture in the substrate.

Uses and Curiosities of Yellow Dragon's Tongue

Yellow Dragon's Tongue fruits have an extreme heat level, among the highest known: suited to hot sauces and infusions for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.

Properties of Yellow Dragon's Tongue

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Yellow Dragon's Tongue

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g