Hot Chilli Pepper Takanotsume
Hot Chilli Pepper Takanotsume. Also known as “Hawk Claw” this rare variety originates from Japan producing very hot 1.5”-2.5” inch fruits held upright in clusters above the foliage. The fruits ripen from light green to a deep red.
Cultivation Advice Hot Chilli Pepper Takanotsume
Days to Germination: 10-21
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F+
Days To Harvest: 100
Planting Depth: 1/4in
Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches
Light: Greenhouse / Conservatory / Windowsill
- Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality soil based seed compost from early spring.
- Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 70degrees F+.
- Temperature is critical for germination.
- Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
- When 4-5 inches plant 18″ apart in greenhouse / conservatory with root ball 1/2″ below the soil surface.
- Keep moist and feed when flowering with tomato type fertiliser.
- Harvest when fruits have reached full-size and full colour.
