About Santaka
Santaka is Japanese cayenne-type pepper. Rating 40,000-50,000 SHU offers significant heat. These small upright peppers are very productive. Used fresh or dried in Japanese cuisine. The heat is clean and sharp. Also popular in Thai cooking. Very prolific plants. The upright fruits are attractive. Can be used like cayenne or Thai peppers. Shows Japanese hot pepper cultivation.
Flavor profile
Hot with sharp bite
In the kitchen
Japanese cuisine, Thai-style
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
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