# Fushimi

Also known as Fushimi Togarashi, Fushimi amanaga, Ao Togarashi.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Fushimi is a Capsicum annuum landrace from Fushimi, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Capsi’s sourced range is 0–2,500 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sweet, fruity, aromatic. Used for tempura and deep-frying, blistered in oil as appetizer, stir-fries, salads, sushi toppings. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Fushimi Sweet Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/fushimi-sweet

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Fushimi Sweet Pepper Seeds - Japanese Heirloom
  https://www.sandiaseed.com/products/fushimi

- 1,000–2,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper Seeds, Sweet, Fushimi
  https://trueleafmarket.com/products/pepper-seeds-sweet-fushimi

- 0–2,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Fushimi - Ohio Peppers
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/fushimi/

## Heritage

Landrace

Fushimi is a traditional landrace.

Peer-reviewed Japanese research and official Kyoto agricultural records describe Fushimi as a traditional nearly non-pungent type that emerged in the Fushimi ward after peppers arrived in the 16th century. Sources cite the 1684 Yongshu Fushi as recording it as a famous local product, with no named parents.

## Page sources

- [Detailed guide on Fushimi pepper characteristics, origin, heat, flavor, and culinary uses.](https://pepperscale.com/fushimi-pepper/)
- [Botanical facts, history, appearance, taste, and culinary information for Fushimi chile peppers.](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Fushimi_Chile_Peppers_6506.php)
- [Heirloom seed catalog entry with description, growing tips, and specifications for Fushimi Japanese sweet pepper.](https://www.sandiaseed.com/products/fushimi)
- [Seed supplier information including days to maturity, germination, and variety details.](https://trueleafmarket.com/products/pepper-seeds-sweet-fushimi)
- [Commercial seed description emphasizing traditional Japanese use and sweet flavor profile.](https://pepperjoe.com/products/fushimi-sweet)
- [Official JA Kyoto page on Fushimi togarashi as a Kyoto brand product, citing 1684 historical record.](https://ja-kyoto.jp/kyoyasai/tougarashi.html)

## FAQ
### How hot is Fushimi?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0–2,500 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Fushimi taste like?

Sweet, almost fruity flavor with an aromatic quality and excellent crisp crunch when raw or lightly cooked; versatile across many dishes.

### How do I grow Fushimi?

Fushimi: about 75 days to maturity, warm temperate to subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Fushimi?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/fushimi
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data