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Santaka

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Origin Japan
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Red
Size 2-3 inches
Scoville Heat Units
40,000 - 50,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

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

Culinary Uses

Japanese cuisine, Thai-style

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Growing Information

Difficulty Easy
Days to Harvest 75-85 days
Plant Height 24-36 inches

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