Shishito Pepper Seeds | Premium Classic Open-Pollinated Heirloom Variety

Shishito is a classic Japanese sweet pepper known for its thin, wrinkled skin and occasional spicy surprise. Most peppers are mild at 50–200 Scoville Heat Units, though about 10% may reach 1,000 SHU, especially under heat or sun stress. The slender, finger-length fruits grow 2–4 inches long, ripening from bright green to red. Their tender, crisp flesh has a sweet, grassy, slightly smoky flavor.

Germination: 7–21 days

Maturity: 60–75 days after Transplanting

Genus: Capsicum annuum

Quantity: 25 Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance: Slender, wrinkled peppers grow 2–4 inches long and ripen from bright green to red.

Flavor & Uses: Sweet, grassy, and slightly smoky with tender, crisp flesh; excellent blistered, grilled, sautéed, or served as an appetizer.

Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants are productive and grow well in containers, raised beds, and garden plots.

Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Transplant after frost into warm, rich, well-draining soil in full sun. Space plants 18–24 inches apart, water consistently at the base, and avoid waterlogged soil.

Harvest Note: Pick peppers while bright green and 2–4 inches long for the classic mild flavor and tender texture. Harvest regularly and cut the stems to avoid damaging the plant.

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