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Shishito Pepper Seeds (Organic)

Shishito Pepper Seeds (Organic)

Mild heat, versatile snack.

Shishito Pepper is a popular Japanese variety known for its small, wrinkled peppers and mild, smoky flavor. Each pepper grows to about 3-4 inches long and ripens from green to red, though they’re typically harvested green for their best flavor. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Shishito Peppers mature in about 60-70 days, producing an abundance of fruit throughout the season. The plants are compact yet highly productive, making them well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or containers. These peppers are incredibly versatile in the kitchen and are most often enjoyed blistered in a hot skillet, grilled, or fried as a snack or appetizer. Their mild heat level means they’re suitable for most palates, though an occasional pepper may surprise with a bit of extra spice. Shishito Peppers are easy to grow and resistant to common pests and diseases, ensuring healthy plants and consistent yields. Whether you’re a fan of unique flavors or looking for an easy-to-grow crop, Shishito Pepper is a delicious and rewarding addition to your garden.

Pepper - Shishito - Capiscum annuum

Tender Annual Heirloom. Very prolific, small, mild Japanese pepper, great for roasting, grilling or frying. Typically mild but one or two might be hot. Usually harvested when green about 2-4" long, but will become sweeter when left to mature to its red color.

Did You Know? This pepper originated in Japan and is prepared as tempura or skewered and grilled over an open fire.

Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 10-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 18"
Days To Maturity: 60-75 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

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Description

Shishito Pepper is a popular Japanese variety known for its small, wrinkled peppers and mild, smoky flavor. Each pepper grows to about 3-4 inches long and ripens from green to red, though they’re typically harvested green for their best flavor. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Shishito Peppers mature in about 60-70 days, producing an abundance of fruit throughout the season. The plants are compact yet highly productive, making them well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or containers. These peppers are incredibly versatile in the kitchen and are most often enjoyed blistered in a hot skillet, grilled, or fried as a snack or appetizer. Their mild heat level means they’re suitable for most palates, though an occasional pepper may surprise with a bit of extra spice. Shishito Peppers are easy to grow and resistant to common pests and diseases, ensuring healthy plants and consistent yields. Whether you’re a fan of unique flavors or looking for an easy-to-grow crop, Shishito Pepper is a delicious and rewarding addition to your garden.

Pepper - Shishito - Capiscum annuum

Tender Annual Heirloom. Very prolific, small, mild Japanese pepper, great for roasting, grilling or frying. Typically mild but one or two might be hot. Usually harvested when green about 2-4" long, but will become sweeter when left to mature to its red color.

Did You Know? This pepper originated in Japan and is prepared as tempura or skewered and grilled over an open fire.

Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 10-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 18"
Days To Maturity: 60-75 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Container Compatible
  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 4 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Tender Annual
Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)
Planting Time : Spring
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Peppers require deeply worked, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8 and an abundant level of phosphorus and calcium. Water deeply, but don't over water.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Transplant to the garden when the soil is warm and all chances of frost has passed. Stake to keep fruit off the ground and mulch for weed control and moisture retention.

Harvesting & Storage: Cut (don't pull) the peppers when they are about 4-6" long and refrigerate. Frequent picking will encourage continued production through the season.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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Grew six or so of these plants. They just keep going and going and going. We had so many peppers. Ended up grilling then pickling them, and they were excellent. They had no heat but had the pepper flavour. Occasionally though you'd get a mild spicy pepper. Don't know why but it would be just a random one or two.

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