Hawkclawchilipeppersgrow on bushy plants that reach heights of about 24 inches (61 cm.). The plant is attractive and its compact growth is well suited for containers. Packaged in traditional Japanese rice bags, these pretty paper kits contain exotic plants to delight your taste buds and your eyes. Each kit includes potting soil, seeds and instructions. Once the plants are grown, you can easily replant them in a larger pot or in the garden. Hawkclawchilipeppers, known as Takanotsume chilipeppers in Japan, are claw-shaped, intensely hot, bright red peppers. Looking for more Takanotsume pepper information? Click here and we’ll provide information about growinghawkclawchilipeppers in your garden. The Takanotsume chilipepper, also known as the HawkClawChili, originates from Japan. Its talon shape gives it a distinctive appearance. The plant grows well in a pot, reaching about 50 cm in height. Hawkclawchilipeppers are known as takanotsume [鷹の爪] which literally means hawk’s [鷹の] + claw [爪] in Japanese.Also, humidity will quickly spoil the pepper (mold may grow) so make your own judgement and protect your peppers to avoid those situations. Where to Buy. Pick from Shiso (Japanese Basil), Hawk's Claw (ChiliPepper) and Wasab.Brown paper sack, folded and tied with a paper tie and a green hang tag that reads "Cultivate & Eat". Wrapped around is a cream sheet, with an illustration of red chilli peppers. Peppersgrow upright in clusters, are hot, and turn from light green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. It is known as HawkClawchile because of its talon shape. HawkClawPepper was brought to Japan by the Portuguese in the 1800's. It's slender, curved like a talon, and fiercely hot. The Japanese use Takanotsume as a condiment and it makes an excellent dried pepper (though you're welcome to eat one fresh, if you dare.) The flavor of Hawk's Clawchili (also known as Takanotsume) is bright and pronounced. There's quite a bit of heat to these as well, particularly within the seeds. Their spiciness is similar to Thai chilipeppers. This pepper goes by a few different names. Takanotsume, HawkClaw, and Rooster spur. Originally developed in the United States, this high yeilding Annuum was widely spread around the world. Now it is a staple in Japanese cuisine. This peppers was named for its claw like shape. Yuzu-Kosho or Yuzukosho is a popular green or red chili paste in Japan. It is made from grinding together yuzi citrus fruit, fresh chile either red or green Thai and or bird’s eye chiles, salt and chilipeppers. If red chilis are used, the result would be an orange chili paste. Hybrid chilepepper. Sturdy upright plants bear semi-flattened, 7- to 9-inch fruit.Japanese hot pepper. Plants bear 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-inch green fruit that point upward and ripen to red. Also known as 'HawkClaw' chile because of its talon shape.
