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Shishito Chile Pepper Seeds

Shishito Chile Pepper Seeds

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~0.57 g (~20 seeds)
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The 'Shishito' is finding its way into many restaurants as a popular appetizer. The 2"–4" slender peppers have a citrusy, slightly smoky flavor enhanced by grilling or sautéing, and can be the life of the party when an occasional hot one passes the mouth of the unsuspecting. Highly productive plants. 50–200 Scoville heat units (mild).

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 60–75 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Under 1000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall

Variety Info: 2"–4" long, thin, medium green, slightly wrinkled, some curved. Flavor is citrusy and slightly smoky. About 90 percent of shishitos will be mild, but the others will be slightly hot. Scoville heat units for 'Shishito' are 50–200, making the occasional hot pepper quite mild.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: Start indoors

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside

Growing Info

Harvesting: Generally harvested when green, at 2"–4" long, but can also be left on the plant to mature to red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.

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  • Rob D.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    Zone 5b. The Shishito Pepper plants were started indoors and transplanted into a vertical planter. They grew well and provided peppers all season long.

  • Kelly R.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 4, 2024
    5 Stars

    Botanical interest is the only place I will buy my seeds from for now on. I discovered them watching Epic Gardening and epic homesteading Kevin and Jacques. I have tried to grow things from seed in the past and can never get past the two week mark. And as you can see from this picture, I will have peppers soon this is due to the prolific seeds and skills I learned from watching Epic Gardening. Thank you.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Jeremy K.
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Aug 8, 2023
    4 Stars

    This has grown really well in my container garden. I love the crisp, vegetal flavor of a shishito. :>

  • Kiara
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 9, 2025
    5 Stars

    These guys germinated indoors in just 5 days. That's crazy for a pepper!

  • Denis A.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 4, 2025
    5 Stars

    Great seeds,...they look magnificent. However, they have not been planted yet, so I have no photos or meaningful feedback. Let's catch up later this spring or summer and I will be glad to share my experience. Also, I think they will do quite nicely in one of my 12 Birdie raised beds!