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).
Days to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Over 25000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper
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
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com
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).
Days to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Over 25000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper
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
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com