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Takara F1 Pepper Peppers and Chilies: Growing Tips

Takara F1 Pepper is a shishito-type hybrid: small, finger-length fruit with a mild, savory flavor and thin skin that blisters nicely in a hot pan.

Key facts

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United States

Overview

Takara F1 Pepper is a shishito-type hybrid: small, finger-length fruit with a mild, savory flavor and thin skin that blisters nicely in a hot pan. As with any shishito, roughly one pod in ten turns out spicy, which is part of the fun. Plants are productive, and the pods are best picked green and small.

Takara F1 Pepper traits

  • Shishito type F1 hybrid
  • Small finger-sized pods
  • Mild, rich flavor
  • About one in ten pods carries heat

Good for

  • Blistered shishito appetizers
  • Tempura and grilling

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Takara F1 Pepper this page———
'Buena Mulata' Pepper75–80 days——
Ace50–70 days——
Aci Sivri90 days——
Aconcagua80 days——
Aji Amarillo80–90 days——
Aji Colorado78–85 days——

Takara F1 Pepper FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Takara F1 Pepper?

Takara F1 Pepper is a shishito-type hybrid: small, finger-length fruit with a mild, savory flavor and thin skin that blisters nicely in a hot pan. As with any shishito, roughly one pod in ten turns out spicy, which is part of the fun.

How does Takara F1 Pepper compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aci Sivri (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Takara F1 Pepper good for?

Takara F1 Pepper is grown for blistered shishito appetizers, tempura and grilling.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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