Takanotsume Pepper
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Care information
Care information
Check out Mary's Comprehensive Planting Guide for detailed planting info.
Storing seeds prior to use: seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal germination.
Takanotsume Pepper
100 days. Also called Hawk Claw Pepper
Takanotsume is a very hot specialty pepper from Japan. Fruits set upward growing to 1.5-2.5" long.
Excellent for Oriental cuisine and for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder.
10,000 - 30,000 SHU
Contains 15 heirloom seeds
Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Bury seeds 1/16 deep - keep room constant 70 degrees. Germination might be erratic as seeds can take up to 4 weeks to germinate.
Don't over water seeds or they will turn to mush
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Customer Reviews
This pepper is really hot, and great for drying. It is absolutely stunning to grow and therefore it is one of the peppers that would be amazing as an ornamental in a garden as well. Definitely put this pepper in a spot with high visibility. It readily sprouted in paper towels!
