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These long, bright red chilis average 8in in length and the plants are heavy producers! This medium pepper starts green and darkens to red and once dried, the pepper will become even darker. The heat of this pepper is mild when green but it intensifies to the heat of a cayenne pepper when it ripens to red. The pods taste earthy, sweet, and fruity. You can use these cooked by roasting, sauteing, and stir-frying. They can be used raw in salsas, dips, sauces, marinades, and salads. These peppers were developed by Tokita Seed Company in Japan and they were released to the market in 2010.
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Plant in full sun and well draining soil
- Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart
- Matures in 75-90 days
Seed Saving
To save seed, allow the pepper to turn red on the plant, then harvest, cut the pepper, scrape out the seeds and dry on a flat surface such as a screen, paper plate or baking sheet. Allow to dry for 1-2 weeks and then store in a paper envelope.
