Shishito Pepper Seeds – Heirloom Japanese Wrinkled Mild Frying Classic
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-7775-SHI-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Shishito Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Shishito'), a famous open-pollinated heirloom variety originating in Japan, is prized across culinary gardens and specialty markets for its slender, thin-walled, heavily wrinkled pods. Growing on compact, heavy-yielding upright plants reaching 24 to 36 inches in height, it produces an abundance of 3-to-4-inch glossy lime-green peppers that mature to a deep crimson red if left on the vine. Celebrated in traditional Izakaya cuisine, Shishito peppers are typically harvested green, blistered whole in hot oil, and finished with sea salt. They feature a mild, sweet, savory flavor profile with rich complex earthy undertones. A famous feature of this strain is its subtle heat variance—approximately one in ten peppers carries a surprising, pleasant kick of capsaicin spice, adding an engaging culinary element to harvests.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Shishito Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Shishito')
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Vegetable / Nightshade Family (Solanaceae)
- Color: Bright lime-green turning dark crimson red at full maturity
- Plant Characteristics: Upright bushy habit (24–36 inches tall / 60–90 cm), heavily wrinkled slender pods (3–4 inches long), high yield capacity, thin tender skin, mild flavor with occasional spicy fruit
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised garden rows, patio containers, market garden plots
- Season: Summer through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~60–65 Days Green, ~80–85 Days Red)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors late March to early April in plug trays 8 to 10 weeks prior to transplanting (sow 0.25 inches deep with bottom heat 24–29°C / 75–85°F). Transplant outdoors late May to early June once nighttime temperatures consistently exceed 12°C (55°F), frost risk completely passed. Space seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for heavy flowering, set fruit)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent watering during fruit development; prefers rich, warm, well-drained soil, avoiding soggy roots)
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