PLANTS - PEPPER: SHISHITO

A favorite old Japanese variety which produces 3 inches long, slightly wrinkled fruit that is perfect for making tempura and other traditional recipes. Fruit is emerald green in color, ripening to red, and mildly flavored with just a bit of spice. It really is superb and is the standard with many chefs.

Shishito peppers can be eaten raw, seeds and all, but they're usually grilled, roasted, or sautéed so the outside gets blistered but the flesh remains firm—the char brings out the peppers' sweet heat.

PRO TIP: WHEN PLANTING IN CONTAINER OR RAISED BED ADD 1 TBSP OF EPSOM SALT AND ORGANIC FERTILIZER INTO THE SOIL.

LOCATION: FULL SUN
FRUIT SIZE: 3-4 inches
MATURES: ~60 days for green / ~80 days for red
PLANT SPACING: 18 inches apart
PLANT SZE: up to 30 inches tall and 16 inches wide
HEAT: Scoville rated - 100 - 1,000 SHU
CONTAINER: 1 QUART / 4.5" ROUND

NOTE: CAN NOT SHIP -- PICK UP OR DELIVERY ONLY
>> planted January 10, 2021.