Add a gourmet touch to your garden with Shishito Pepper Seeds. These slender, wrinkled peppers are prized for their mild, slightly smoky flavor and tender texture. Perfect for blistering, sautéing, or grilling, Shishito Peppers are a favorite for appetizers, side dishes, and snacks. Their high yield and ease of growth make them an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels.
Seed Starting Instructions
When to Start: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
How to Plant: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Use bottom watering to maintain consistent moisture.
Germination: Maintain soil temperatures between 70-85°F for optimal germination.
Growing Conditions
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the frost danger has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart for proper airflow and growth.
Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, needing 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering. Water at the base of the plant to reduce the risk of disease.
Support: Light staking or cages may help support plants as they grow and produce fruit.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest peppers when they are about 3-4 inches long and bright green. For a more developed flavor, allow some peppers to ripen to red. Picking frequently encourages more fruit production.
Why Grow Shishito Peppers?
- Mild and Smoky Flavor: Ideal for blistering, grilling, or sautéing with a pinch of salt.
- Prolific Yield: Produces an abundant crop of tender, flavorful peppers.
- Versatile Use: Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
- Easy to Grow: A forgiving and high-yielding variety suitable for all skill levels.
Grow Shishito Peppers to enjoy their mild, gourmet flavor and versatility in the kitchen. These peppers are a must-have for home gardeners who love fresh, delicious produce.
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
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Transplants arrived healthy…I was fortunate to receive more peppers than ordered. Thank you! Will purchase again!
Rosetta · May 31, 2024
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Still going absolutely loaded with blooms. I hope to stick them in a greenhouse and over winter them
Jonathan · August 27, 2023
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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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