Shishito Pepper Seed

A favorite of Asian chefs. A compact variety that produces 3-5” lime-green, slightly wrinkled fruit — ideal for tempura, stir-fries and other traditional Asian recipes. Roasted/blackened shishitos are one of this year’s hottest food trends! This is a glossy, thin-walled sweet pepper, usually used green because of its herbaceous, clean taste. Plant leaves may wilt in very hot sun; take care not to mistake this for thirstiness and overwater the plant.
Days to germinate: 7-10 days. A heat mat and bright light greatly assist germination. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

• Days to maturity: 60 for green peppers; 80 for red peppers
• Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium
• Transplant spacing: 18-24”
• Sow outdoors: Not recommended unless the soil warms early in your area.
• Produce size: 3-5”
• Yield: Up to 2 lbs. of peppers per plant
• Mature plant height: 24-30”
• Suitable for container growing: Yes.
• Year of discovery: Unknown: originated in Japan