The Shishito is a Japanese classic. Small, thin-skinned, wrinkled peppers that are mostly mild and sweet with a citrusy flavor. But here's the fun part: about one in every ten peppers will surprise you with a burst of unexpected heat. It's pepper roulette, and people love it.
Perfect for pan-blistering, grilling, or deep-frying. Toss them in a hot pan with a little oil and salt, and you've got one of the best appetizers in the world. Simple, delicious, and occasionally spicy.
- Heat Level: 50 - 200 SHU (with occasional hot ones up to 2,000 SHU) / Mild
- Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, citrusy. One in ten may be hot
- Days to Maturity: 90-120 days from transplant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seeds per Pack: 10+
Every seed is grown in isolation tents at our Nebraska farm, keeping the chance of cross-pollination to around 4%.
Growing tip: Harvest when green for the classic Shishito experience. Blister them in a hot pan with sesame oil and flaky salt.
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