Grow your own bold, citrusy spice with this Set of 75 Szechuan Pepper Seeds (Zanthoxylum simulans). Known for its signature tingling, numbing flavor, Szechuan pepper is an essential ingredient in authentic Asian cuisine.
This hardy deciduous shrub or small tree produces aromatic husks used as a spice, along with attractive foliage that adds ornamental value to edible landscapes.
* Details
Genus: Zanthoxylum
Species: Zanthoxylum simulans
Common Name: Szechuan Pepper, Sichuan Pepper
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Best for: Culinary gardens, edible landscapes, food forests, rare spice collections
* Growing Instructions
Climate: Hardy in USDA zones 6–9. Tolerates cold winters once established.
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to average garden conditions.
Planting Time: Sow in spring after cold stratification for improved germination.
Spacing: Allow 6–10 feet between plants for mature growth.
Watering: Moderate watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade for best growth and spice production.































