Yatsufusa botanical illustration

Yatsufusa

Capsicum annuum

A Japanese upright-fruiting chile type added for drying and ornamental-cooking crossover research.

Hot 30,000–50,000 SHU
Flavor
Peppery, herbal.
Origin
Japan
Best uses
Drying / ornamental
Days to maturity
70-95

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Hits immediately, climbs to a high peak, and lingers a while, felt across the mouth. Clear, direct

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