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Shishito Pepper

Shishito Pepper

Mild Japanese frying pepper with bright flavor — mostly sweet with the occasional surprise of heat.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Mild (occasionally hot)

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    50–200 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to red

  • ⏳ Days

    60–70 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Shishito is a popular Japanese pepper known for its mild flavor and occasional surprise heat. Plants produce small, wrinkled fruits that are typically harvested green and used fresh.

It’s a highly productive variety and a favorite for gardeners looking for quick harvests and an easy-to-use kitchen pepper.

Flavor & Heat

Shishito peppers are mostly mild, with a bright, slightly sweet flavor. Occasionally, a pepper will carry more heat, adding a bit of unpredictability.

They are best known for blistering in a hot pan with oil and finishing with salt, making them a simple and popular appetizer.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Shishito performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants are fast-growing and highly productive, making them ideal for continuous harvesting. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Harvest green for best flavor and texture.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from heat to experience.

Shishito represents the fun side — mild, snackable, and full of surprises.

It’s less about intensity and more about the moment.

From soil to scorch.