Tankanotsume - Chilli / Chile / Chili - Hot Pepper - The Hawk Claw Pepper - 5 Seed Pack

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Tankanotsume - Chilli / Chile / Chili - Hot Pepper - Capsicum Annuum - The Hawk Claw Pepper

The cultivar, 'Takanotsume has smooth green foliage with small white flowers. The pod color begins as green and matures into a rich red. Pod is erect, thin and measures 1.5 inches in length. Name means "Claw of the eagle". C. annuum is the most cultivated pepper in the world, both commercially and in home gardens. They are relatively easy to grow, as long as they receive plenty of moisture and nutrients, are not subjected to cold and receive plenty of sunshine. They grow in an endless variety of colors and range in shape from small round cherry peppers to long, pencil-shaped cayenne varieties. Seeds should be started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost. When the temperature reaches 70 F, transplant 12 to 16 inches apart, fertilize, and again when they are 12 inches tall. The pepper is rich is goodness, one medium-sized pepper will provide almost the entire daily adult of vitamin C requirement and also contains vitamins such as B1, B2 and D, plus numerous minerals. 5 000 to 30 000 Scoville Heat Units.

You are buying a 10 Seed Pack.