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Pepper profile

Japanese Sweet

Origin
Japan
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Green to Red
Pod size
4-6 inches

Scoville heat range

500 SHU

Mild heat level

About Japanese Sweet

Japanese Sweet is mild Japanese variety. Rating 0-500 SHU means minimal heat. These sweet peppers are used fresh in Japanese cooking. The flavor is sweet and clean. Perfect for stir-fries and fresh use. Very productive plants. Shows Japanese cultivation of sweet peppers. Can be used at green or red stage. Important in modern Japanese cuisine. Versatile sweet pepper.

Flavor profile

Sweet, minimal heat

In the kitchen

Japanese cuisine, fresh eating

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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