About Yatsufusa
Yatsufusa is Japanese ornamental pepper that’s fully edible. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. The name means ‘eight-room-cluster’ for fruiting pattern. Fruits grow in clusters pointing upward. Beautiful in Japanese gardens. Fully functional in cooking despite ornamental breeding. Very productive plants. The clustered fruiting is striking. Both decorative and delicious. Shows Japanese ornamental pepper tradition.
Flavor profile
Hot, ornamental and culinary
In the kitchen
Japanese ornamental gardens, edible
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
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