Pepper Chile Santaka Hot Asian Heirloom Seed
Capsicum annuum
Item #0120
70 days. Popular in Japan for their hot
and spicy flavor, Santaka
peppers are only 2 inches
long, but pack a punch. Use
fresh peppers in a variety of
Asian dishes such as stir-fries
and soups. Peppers can also
be dried.
40,000-50,000
Scoville Heat Units (hot).
This packet plants approximately 24 plants started indoors.
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When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost when air temperature is at least 70° F and soil temperature is at least 65° F.
When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before average last frost. In USDA zones 9 & 10, can also sow in midsummer for fall crop.
Harvesting: Pick at any stage for fresh use. For drying peppers, allow to reach maturity, 2.5" long and red. Continual harvest will encourage plants to bear for months. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting, or wear gloves to harvest peppers.
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$1.79
Item #0120
30 seeds
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