Santaka—a Japanese hot pepper from the Tochigi prefecture—are known for their hot and spicy flavor that adds quite a bit of heat to any food dish. Santaka peppers can also be dried into a great pepper powder. These pepper plants grow upward at a rapid rate, changing from green to a bright red color, making them a great ornamental plants that add a bit of variety to your outdoor or indoor foliage. Harvesting Santaka peppers is easy – they pop right off the plant!

Details:

• 500 mg packet - Approximately 130 Seeds
• Heriloom
• Non-GMO
• Warm season annual
• 70-80 days to maturity
• Grows up to 3' tall

Field Notes:

Growing Tips

• Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date).
• Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor.
• Harden off plants carefully before transplanting.
• Prepare fertile, well-drained soil.
• Transplant in late spring/early summer in a very warm and sunny location (soil temperatures at least above 60°F).
• Fertilize as needed.
• Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits.
• Santaka pepper plants are great for containers as they grow up to 3 ft. tall. 

Harvesting

• Harvest the green fruits directly from the plant.
• Freeze fresh peppers for use throughout the year. 

About Kitazawa
Since 1917 Kitazawa has been the leading supplier of Asian herb, vegetable and flower seeds in the USA for home gardeners, retailers, and commercial growers