Heat Comparison (measured in SHU)
Bell Pepper
0 - 0
Banana Pepper
0 - 500
Shishito
50 - 200
Growing Tips
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☀️ Plant in a sunny location
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💧 Water regularly
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🌱 Plant in at least 5 gallon pot
Shishito Pepper
BHD 1.20
Peppers
In Stock
Shishito Pepper is a popular Japanese heirloom pepper known for its slender, wrinkled green fruits and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Most peppers are mild, although about 1 in 10 may have a surprising spicy kick. Shishito peppers are delicious grilled, blistered, roasted, stir-fried, or served as appetizers.
Specifications
NAME
Shishito Pepper
ORIGIN
Japan
TYPE
Heirloom sweet pepper
DAYS TO HARVEST
Approximately 60–70 days after transplanting
HEAT LEVEL
50–200 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
YIELD
High, producing abundant peppers continuously throughout the growing season
