{"product_id":"nippon-taka-pepper-seeds-capsicum-annuum","title":"Nippon Taka Pepper Seeds – Japanese Hot Chili | Upright Red Pods (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNippon Taka is a classic Japanese hot chili — a \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e prized in Asian cuisine for its slender, upright-growing bright red pods and clean, sharp heat. An essential ingredient for authentic Japanese cooking, excellent for drying whole, crushing into chili flakes, or using fresh in stir-fries and dipping sauces. Doubles beautifully as a striking ornamental plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, upright-growing, bright red at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, sharp heat — classic Japanese chili character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying, chili flakes, stir-fries, dipping sauces, ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination temperature: 75–85°F — heat mat recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination time: 2–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm (\u0026gt;75°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 2 feet apart in rows 2–3 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in 5-gallon containers year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when pods turn fully red. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting. Dry whole pods on a rack or hang in bunches for use as chili flakes or a stunning kitchen display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Packet-10 Seeds","offer_id":43896723767482,"sku":"P34580S3","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":43896723800250,"sku":"P34580S2","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":43896723833018,"sku":"P34580S33","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":43896723865786,"sku":"P34580S","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395526684858.jpg?v=1759511844","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/products\/nippon-taka-pepper-seeds-capsicum-annuum","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}