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Japanese Pepper - Sanshō Seeds (Zanthoxylum piperitum)
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Japanese Pepper - Sanshō Seeds (Zanthoxylum piperitum) 🌿 – Aromatic spiny shrub producing citrusy peppercorns 🌶️ and young leaves for Japanese and Korean cuisine. Fresh seeds, tested germination.
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Japanese Pepper - Sanshō Seeds (Zanthoxylum piperitum)
Price: Pack of 5 seeds
🌱 Japanese Pepper (Sanshō, Zanthoxylum piperitum) 🌿 is a deciduous aromatic spiny shrub or small tree in the citrus family (Rutaceae), native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China. It grows up to 3 meters tall and produces axillary yellow-green flowers 🌼 in spring. Male and female flowers grow on separate plants; female plants produce 5 mm peppercorn berries 🌶️, which turn scarlet in autumn and scatter black seeds. The tree has sharp thorns, pinnate leaves with 5–9 ovate leaflets, and is an important host for indigenous Japanese swallowtail butterflies.
Culinary uses are extensive: berries are ground into kona-zanshō spice, a key ingredient in shichimi spice blends, or sprinkled on grilled eel (kabayaki unagi). Young leaves (ki no mé) garnish fish, soups, or are pounded into a miso-based paste for aemono dishes. In Korea, the plant (chopi) is used in soups, pancakes, pickles, and fermented condiments. The wood is thick and aromatic, traditionally used for pestles and craft items, while the fruit husks have medicinal uses similar to Sichuan pepper.
🪴 Sowing Instructions:
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Seed preparation: Remove seeds from berries and rinse thoroughly.
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Pre-treatment: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the coat.
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Sowing depth: Plant 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining, fertile soil.
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Location: Sunny to partially shaded area, protected from frost.
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Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
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Germination: Seeds germinate slowly; expect 4–8 weeks or longer under optimal tropical/subtropical conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings reach 10–15 cm, transplant to permanent locations. Male and female plants are needed for fruit production.
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Care: Prune lightly in winter to maintain shape, mulch to retain moisture, and protect young shoots from frost.
✅ Fresh and Tested:
Seeds are carefully tested for germination, ensuring healthy plants that yield aromatic leaves and peppercorn berries.
🌟 Benefits:
Sanshō Japanese Pepper 🌿 is a versatile plant producing culinary peppercorns, aromatic leaves, medicinal husks, and durable craft wood, perfect for gardeners, chefs, and traditional cuisine enthusiasts.
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