A Japanese heirloom producing iconic 3 inch long slightly wrinkled green fruits. Shishitos grew in popularity over the past couple years by consumers who cook the peppers just to a blister then enjoy. Although shishitos tend to be mild, sweet, and flavorful, another unique trait is that roughly one in 10 peppers will be hot. Shishitos, for the most part, have a Scoville unit range of 50-200, although the few hot ones can reach as high as 1000, still rather mild even compared to the common jalapeno.
Harvest: 60-65 Days
Sun: Full Sun
Pairs Well With:
Eggplants – Peppers and eggplants demand similar growing conditions making them quite a strong pairing
Beans, peas - Peppers are heavy feeders and pairing with legume varieties that enrich the soil will do them well
Lettuce, salad mix – These low-to-the-ground varieties both maximize garden space and are light feeders, complimenting both pepper’s size and tendency to pull a lot of nutrients from the soil
Marigolds – a repellent for some of the pests that bother peppers
Testimonials
My seedlings in a box were perfect. So sorry that most of your products are now sold out. Will definitely purchase again from this seller.
Samira · May 29, 2024
Carolina Reaper Pepper Plants - Chocolate
Transplants arrived healthy…I was fortunate to receive more peppers than ordered. Thank you! Will purchase again!
Rosetta · May 31, 2024
Lunchbox Snacking Pepper Plants
Still going absolutely loaded with blooms. I hope to stick them in a greenhouse and over winter them
Jonathan · August 27, 2023
Datil Pepper Plants
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If we sell it - we've grown it - and this allows us to offer variety specific growing advice and cut plants from our selection that don't meet our standards. Check out the Garden Graveyard for a list of varieties we no longer offer.
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