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Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds
Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds
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Popular in Japan for their hot and spicy flavor, 'Santaka' peppers are only 2" long, but pack a punch. Use fresh peppers in a variety of Asian dishes, such as stir-fries and soups. Peppers can also be dried. 40,000-50,000 Scoville heat units (hot).
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Over 25000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36 tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: 2 ½"–3" long, thin-walled peppers start out green turning to red. 'Santaka' is a hot pepper with a rating of 40,000–50,000 Scoville heat units.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick at any stage for fresh use. For drying peppers, allow to reach maturity, 2"–3" long and red. Continual harvest will encourage plants to bear for months. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.
- Xavier R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 29, 20245 Stars
Germed fast
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Lane B.Rated 5 out of 5 starsSep 13, 20245 Stars
First year for gardening for me and am pleased as punch with these. Almost all of them germinated and are doing pretty well. I really like how they look , I am going to harvest the peppers but these are cool enough for just decoration.
- RAFAEL L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 27, 2025Great flavor!
Loved these peppers this season. Fresh and dried. Very tasty with right amount of kick. Not overpowering. Plant fruited abundantly in just a medium planter. Lovec it!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 28, 2025Hey Rafael,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Great flavor" with "right amount of kick" and "not overpowering" is exactly what we love to hear about Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds - and we absolutely love that you enjoyed them both fresh and dried this season!
"Plant fruited abundantly in just a medium planter" - wow, that's exactly the kind of productive performance that shows how well Santaka Chile Peppers can deliver impressive harvests even in smaller growing spaces! There's nothing quite like discovering that perfect balance of heat and flavor that gives you that satisfying kick without overwhelming your taste buds!
It's so exciting that you found them "very tasty" in both fresh and dried forms - that versatility really makes Santaka Chile Peppers such a rewarding choice for gardeners who want to enjoy their harvest in multiple ways throughout the year! Your abundant harvest success and flavor experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how flavorful and productive Santaka Chile Pepper Seeds can be for creating those perfect spicy additions to their cooking!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Barbara A.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsSep 18, 2025No Peppers
I have had a very disappointing growing season. I planted my first packet of peppers and not one saad germinated. I bought a second packet and have one little plant coming up
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 19, 2025Hey Barbara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Noor J.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 13, 20245 Stars
I had 100% germination the very next day. For starting these later in the season, I was dreading waiting for them, but they went above and beyond. Now I’m hoping I can keep them alive.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
