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Santaka Japones Pepper Seeds - Complex Flavor and High Heat - ON SALE

Santaka Japones Pepper Seeds - Complex Flavor and High Heat - ON SALE

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Santaka Japones Pepper Seeds - Intense Heat for Bold Flavors

Elevate your culinary creations with the fiery Santaka Japones Pepper Seeds, a prized Japanese heirloom known for its intense, straightforward heat. These slender, glossy red peppers pack a punch at 40,000 Scoville units, making them a must-have for spice enthusiasts and chefs alike.

Why Choose Santaka Japones Pepper Seeds?

Unlike other peppers, the Santaka Japones delivers pure, uncomplicated heat-perfect for balancing with bold spices like garlic, cilantro, and lemongrass. Its slim 2-1/2" form and minimal flavor interference make it ideal for infusing oils, vodkas, and Asian dishes, from stir-fries to hot sauces.

Each packet contains 10 seeds.

Easy to Grow & Highly Productive

These GMO-free seeds yield sturdy 3 ft. plants that thrive in rich soil or 5-gallon containers. With a quick 70-80 day maturity, you’ll harvest upright, vibrant red peppers that dry beautifully for long-term use. Start indoors 8 weeks before warm nights for best results.

Perfect for Asian Cuisine & Beyond

A staple in Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cooking, the Santaka Japones pepper transforms oils, marinades, and spirits with its clean, searing heat. Each packet contains 10 seeds-plant them today and spice up your garden (and kitchen)!

Ready to grow your own fiery harvest? Add these Santaka Japones Pepper Seeds to your cart now!

  • Each packet contains 10 seeds
  • Heat Level: Very Hot
  • SHU: 40,000
  • Maturity: 70-80 days after transplant
  • Pod Size: 2-1/2 in.  Plant Size: 3 ft.
  • Origin: Japan
  • Capsicum annuum
  • Heirloom and Open-Pollinated
  • Untreated and Non-GMO
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