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

Features

Container Compatible
Heirloom
Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

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.

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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Shishito Pepper Seeds (Organic)