About This Pepper
Cheongyang is Korea’s popular hot pepper developed in Cheongyang county. Rating 10,000-23,000 SHU offers significant heat for Korean cuisine. Much hotter than traditional gochu. Developed in 1983 crossing Thai and local varieties. Used fresh in Korean cooking for heat. Popular in stir-fries and spicy dishes. The clean sharp heat is prized. Green or red stages both used. Essential for spicy Korean cuisine. Shows modern Korean breeding.
Flavor Profile
Hot heat
Culinary Uses
Korean fresh hot pepper, stir-fries
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Easy
Days to Harvest
70-80 days
Plant Height
24-30 inches