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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Americas
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum
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.
Planting Pepper
Plant Spacing
Start indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 20 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24"–36" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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9 reviews
- RAFAEL L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/25Great flavor!
Loved these peppers this season. Fresh and dried. Very tasty with right amount of kick. Not overpowering. Plant fruited abundantly in just a medium planter. Lovec it!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/28/25Hey Rafael,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Great flavor" with "right amount of kick" and "not overpowering" is exactly what we love to hear about Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds - and we absolutely love that you enjoyed them both fresh and dried this season!
"Plant fruited abundantly in just a medium planter" - wow, that's exactly the kind of productive performance that shows how well Santaka Chile Peppers can deliver impressive harvests even in smaller growing spaces! There's nothing quite like discovering that perfect balance of heat and flavor that gives you that satisfying kick without overwhelming your taste buds!
It's so exciting that you found them "very tasty" in both fresh and dried forms - that versatility really makes Santaka Chile Peppers such a rewarding choice for gardeners who want to enjoy their harvest in multiple ways throughout the year! Your abundant harvest success and flavor experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how flavorful and productive Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds can be for creating those perfect spicy additions to their cooking!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Barbara A.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/18/25No Peppers
I have had a very disappointing growing season. I planted my first packet of peppers and not one saad germinated. I bought a second packet and have one little plant coming up
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/19/25Hey Barbara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Xavier R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/29/245 Stars
Germed fast
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Lane B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/13/245 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 stars5/13/245 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