Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Fushimi
65 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Fushimi Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, sweet pepper with mild heat levels. 1,000 to 2,500 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. AKA ao togarashi, Japanese sweet green pepper, la jiao. Fushimi sweet pepper, Fushimi togarashi, is one of the Kyo-yasai, a traditional vegetable in Kyoto, Japan. This sweet Japanese pepper is thin-walled and glossy bright green. ~6,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Fushimi Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To grow your peppers, prepare your seed starting trays and plant the seeds. Start the process about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. You can plant them either in well-draining soil or in a soil starter like Minute Soil Coco Clair. Plant the seeds about 0.25 inches deep. Try to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. You can check whether you need to water your plants by sticking your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, then give your plants some water, but make sure not to overwater. If the soil looks wet, then wait for it to dry out a bit before you water your plants next. Keep your peppers in a warm spot, ideally between 80-90 F, and if it's a bit chilly, a grow light can be a great help for helping your seeds germinate. Once the plants are about 6-8 inches tall, you can start the process to harden them off by moving them to a cooler area, around 70 F, to prepare them for being outside! Choose a nice sunny location in your garden or in pots for your plants. Plant them 12-18 inches apart, and space your rows about 2-3 feet apart. Bury the roots completely in the soil.
Taking good care of your plants will ensure that you end up with a great harvest of peppers! Make sure to water them consistently. Sprinkling mulch around the base of the plant can help retain moisture and can also help with suppressing weeds. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. Don't forget to give your plants a little support with stakes or trellises to keep them standing tall as they start to grow fruit. Try companion planting with plants like marigolds and herbs like basil, which can help attract beneficial insects to the garden, as well as deterring pests. Keep an eye on your plants and take action immediately if you see any pests or signs of disease.
Harvesting Fushimi Peppers
As your peppers fruit, keep a close eye on them so you are ready to harvest fruit as soon as it is ripe. The fruits will typically be ready within about 65 days of transplanting, and they will be a bright green color and have a firm feel. Because this is a sweet variety, these peppers taste better when they are fully ripe, when they’re about 6 inches long and have a glossy sheen. To harvest Fushimi peppers, use garden shears or a knife and cut the peppers from the plant. Make sure to be gentle and aim for a clean cut, and leave a small stem on the plant.
About Fushimi Pepper Garden Seeds
Since the Edo period, this pepper variety has been grown in Kyoto, specifically in the Fushimi region. They are also known as ao togarashi, Japanese sweet green pepper, la jiao, Fushimi sweet pepper, and Fushimi togarashi.
These peppers are popular appetizers! Try lightly frying them with some salt. They are tasty because of their thin walls and sweet taste that still has a kick - around 100-2,500 SCUs.
These peppers probably aren’t a great fit for hanging baskets, but they can grow well in greenhouses, garden plots, or raised beds.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Be sure not to plant hot peppers and sweet peppers close together, as this can lead to cross-pollination!"
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Fushimi Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 500 mg packet - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 96,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Fushimi Pepper Color: | Green |
| Fushimi Pepper Flavor: | Peppery, but not hot |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 65 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 1,000 to 2,500 |
| Heat Level: | Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: | Tempura, salads, pickling and sauteing |