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Might be watering them inadequately, missed the peak growing season, which is summer (most likely, though some are still growing) impatient or all of the above but I feel like that's the size they grow, apparently I've read somewhere that they're of the "ornamental" variety which means they're that size when they've matured, but the picture shows a bigger size. They're Thai Dragon Chilies. Unless I wait until next year to see if they grow bigger or to move them to a bigger pot.

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[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Those are ornamental (decorative) peppers. They're grown for looks not consumption that's as big as they get. Next growing season you need regular sized cayane, bannana peppers, habenero.

[–] MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown@fedia.io 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Did you mean “ornamental”?

There are ornamental Thai peppers, but also similarly sized Thai peppers used for cooking.

[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Yes, typo! Also good info to know about Thai peppers.

[–] Dis32@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Tried the Chilies with Pad Kra Pao, was so spicy for such little things.

[–] Dis32@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Guess my research was right then, just needed someone to reassure me hehe, they were spicy when we tried them one time so I guess it's okay. Yeah, I've got scotch bonnets on the list to try next year, I'll definitely keep your recommends to try too!