20 Seeds SHISHITO Takara Hybrid Pepper Seeds, K-82 Improved Japanese Lion Head Sweet Pepper; 宝獅子唐辛子 たからししとうがらし

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20 Seeds Takara Hybrid Shishito Pepper Seeds, K-82 Improved Japanese Lion Head Sweet Pepper; 宝獅子唐辛子 たからししとうがらし great for grilling, Capsicum annuum Takara is a typical Shishito pepper with a small fruit and a mild but rich flavor. The compact plant has a spreading habit, short internodes, is well branched and has high production potential. The fruit uniformity is superior to OP strains. The peduncle holds well to the fruit. Takara may exhibit some fruit that are spicy or pungent under varying climatic conditions, most often stress conditions like hot and dry conditions. This phenomenon is one of the distinguishing features of Shishito peppers. Early and prolific Compact habit with extended harvest potential Hybrid with ‘classic’ Shishito shape, size, and quality Good for garden, greenhouse, and open field growing. Got a slight hot pepper touch, just 50 – 200 on Scoville Scale. Warm season annual Maturity: Approx. 60 days after transplant Planting season: Late spring/summer Germination rate 95%; tested Aug 2021 Some growing tips: – sow seeds indoor about 5 weeks before the last frost – optimum germination occurs at 75–85°F soil, heat mat would be ideal. – for garden bed, well worked fertile soil is preferred, try to rotate around the garden (i.e. don’t plant the same veggie on the same spot every year) – transplant about 2 weeks after the last frost. space seedlings 2-ft apart; space rows at least 4-ft apart – full sun is preferred. If you are in sunbelt states with scorching sun in the afternoon, then partial shade is fine. – cover soil surface with black poly or weed blocker could warm the soil to speed up growth – always harvest peppers on regular basis to promote continuous flowering & fruiting – stake support may be required when it becomes too bushy and not able to stand straight up or withstand heavy wind – if there are aphids trouble, try vinegar spray. for other insect troubles, try neem oil & dish detergent diluted in water.