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Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds

Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds

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Popular in Japan for their hot and spicy flavor, 'Santaka' peppers are only 2" 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).

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Over 25000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36 tall, 18" wide

Variety Info: 2 ½"–3" long, thin-walled peppers start out green turning to red. 'Santaka' is a hot pepper with a rating of 40,000–50,000 Scoville heat units.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: Start indoors

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Pick at any stage for fresh use. For drying peppers, allow to reach maturity, 2"–3" 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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  • Xavier R.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/29/24
    5 Stars

    Germed fast

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Lane B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/13/24
    5 Stars

    First year for gardening for me and am pleased as punch with these. Almost all of them germinated and are doing pretty well. I really like how they look , I am going to harvest the peppers but these are cool enough for just decoration.

  • Noor J.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/13/24
    5 Stars

    I had 100% germination the very next day. For starting these later in the season, I was dreading waiting for them, but they went above and beyond. Now I’m hoping I can keep them alive.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Kayla L.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/9/24
    5 Stars

    I absolutely love your website and I love even more that all of you seeds have sprouted with no issue! To me, that's means that you guys have good quality seeds that aren't old and out of date. And you guys have certain seeds that are hard to find, so I appreciate that also. Thank yous guys so much!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • James W.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/3/24
    5 Stars

    Planted 20 seeds, 19 germinated. Very pleased with purchase.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate