70-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Yatsufusa Japanese Hot Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, hot pepper with hot heat levels. 40,000 to 75,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This specialty Japanese pepper is also known as Chiles Japones. The two-to-three-inch-long peppers grow in clusters of five or six on multi branching plants, creating a beautiful, ornamental effect. The fruits have a flavor similar to Thai or cayenne peppers. They can be eaten green or red, depending on your spice preference. The mature, dried fruits are ground and used in shichimi togarashi, a popular condiment. ~6,375 seeds/oz.