# Kori Sitakame Pepper

Species: Capsicum annuum.

Kori Sitakame Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Tarahumara highlands, Chihuahua, Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 500–8,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is pear-like fruity with quick-building medium heat. Used for Excellent for drying, roasting, fresh salsas, marinades, and sauces. Thin walls facilitate easy drying and rehydration.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/5.9 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 500–1,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kori Sitakame Heirloom Pepper Premium Seeds for Planting
  https://www.etsy.com/listing/4382343411/kori-sitakame-heirloom-pepper-premium

- 5,000–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kori Sitakame
  https://www.tomatenfluesterer.at/products/kori-sitakame

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Refining Fire Chiles (Jim Duffy) product page with detailed origin, flavor, heat, and growing notes.](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/kori-sitakame-pepper-10-seeds/)
- [Native Seeds/SEARCH entry documenting this as a traditional Rarámuri landrace from Norogachi, highland Chihuahua.](https://www.nativeseeds.org/products/d033)
- [Reimer Seeds product listing with specifications, origin reference, and general growing guidance for the variety.](https://www.reimerseeds.com/kori-sitakame-pepper-seeds)
- [Chile Plants nursery listing with heat level, season, pod characteristics, and uses.](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIKOS)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kori Sitakame Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 500–8,000 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 Kori Sitakame Pepper taste like?

Features a distinctive pear-like flavor alongside medium heat that arrives quickly and builds.

### How do I grow Kori Sitakame Pepper?

Kori Sitakame Pepper: about 70 days to maturity, high desert highland climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Kori Sitakame Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/kori-sitakame-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data