Now this is the third Dragons Breath pepper we have grown. We bought these seeds from our competitors. As we have with all the Dragons Breath varieties we have, we don’t make these varieties we grow them.  If we make a variety we label it APS and then it’s name. This one has more of a pepper xxx look, with a stinger. Never the less this is a extremely hot variety worthy of the name. Plants grow well and are medium to large and have very good yields. Plants should be pruned for best result. Pods have good flavor and make very good powder. Pods have little bumps all over them just like pepper xxx .  We know that you will like this variety this is why we have added it to our selection. 

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 1,500,000- ?

7-POT DRAGONS BREATH STR 3 - The Pepper XXX Lookalike

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Hybrid (Newer Dragon's Breath cross)

Heat: Superhot (1,500,000+ SHU, estimated)

Type: Red hybrid with stingers and bumps

Story

The third Dragon's Breath variety grown. Has more of a Pepper XXX look with a stinger and little bumps all over like Pepper XXX. An extremely hot variety worthy of the name. Plants grow well, medium to large, with very good yields. Pods have good flavor and make very good powder.

Plant

Medium to large size, grows well with very good yields. Pruning recommended for best results.

Pods

Red when ripe, medium-sized, classic wrinkled texture with stinger and little bumps like Pepper XXX.

Flavor

Good flavor with extreme heat that builds and lingers. Fruity, tropical, and complex.

Kitchen

Ultra-extreme hot sauces, red powder (makes very good powder), and minimal-dose applications.

Growing Tips

- Days to maturity: 90-120 days from transplant

- Full sun (8+ hours) required

- Warm climate essential, zones 9-11

- Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost at 80-85°F

- Well-draining, rich soil, pH 6.0-6.8

- Medium to large plants, pruning recommended, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Ultra-extreme hot sauce production

- Red superhot powder (makes very good powder)

- Minimal-dose cooking (extreme caution)

- Fermented pepper mash

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is 7-Pot Dragons Breath STR 3?

A: Superhot at 1,500,000+ SHU (estimated).

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Pepper XXX-like appearance with stingers and little bumps, extremely hot.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, specifically noted for making very good powder.

Q: How does it compare to other Dragon's Breath?

A: More like Pepper XXX in appearance, third strain grown, very hot.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Full sun, warm climate, rich well-draining soil, pruning recommended.