Pepper Chile Santaka Seed Pack

Description

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 (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