Shishito Pepper Seeds

Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds
Shishito Pepper Seeds

Shishito Pepper Seeds

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Shishito Pepper Seeds | Product Features

  • Produces vibrant, slender green to red peppers with exceptional sweet, mild flavor and the fun of “spicy roulette”. 
  • Ideal for roasting, pan-searing, grilling, or slicing fresh into salads and stir-fries.
  • Heavy, high-yielding harvest makes it a productive favorite for outdoor garden beds or container planting.
  • Non-GMO heirloom seeds carefully packaged with a minimum of 300mg (about 50 seeds) per packet.

Elevate your home garden and kitchen creations with non-GMO heirloom Shishito Pepper seeds from Sow Right Seeds. Renowned for their slender shape and rich flavor, Shishito peppers typically offer a mild heat with a pleasant sweet kick—though about 1 in every 10 peppers packs a delightful surprise burst of extra spice! Whether grown in raised beds, traditional garden rows, or outdoor patio containers, these productive heirloom plants yield a heavy harvest of tender green peppers that ripen to a vivid red.

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your area's average last spring frost date. Plant seeds 1/4" deep in warm, moist seed-starting mix. Maintain soil temperatures between 70–85°F to ensure steady germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors in a full-sun location after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures consistently exceed 60°F. Space plants 18–24” apart in rows or large outdoor pots. Keep soil evenly moist and provide support if plants become heavy with fruit. Peppers mature in approximately 70–80 days and can be harvested continually when green and tender or left on the vine to turn red.

Shishito Pepper Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name Capsicum annuum
Plant Spacing 18” – 24”
Planting Depth 1/4”
Spread 18” – 24”
Height 24” – 36”
Germination Temp 70 – 85 °F
Light Required Full Sun
Life Cycle Annual
Days to Germination 7-14
Days to Maturity 70 – 80 Days
Planting Zone 3-13
Flower Form Single
Growth Rate Medium
Growing Season Warm Season - Summer
Harvest/Blooming Season Mid-Summer – Fall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shishito peppers are famous for their playful unpredictable heat! Roughly 1 out of every 10 to 12 peppers will carry a spicy bite. This occasional spike in capsaicin is typically triggered by exposure to hotter weather, sunlight intensity, or mild water stress during the growing cycle.

Harvest Shishito peppers when they are around 3 to 4 inches long, slightly wrinkled, and deep green in color. Harvesting frequently encourages the plant to continually produce new blossoms and peppers all season long. You can also let them mature until they turn bright red for a sweeter taste.

The most popular way to prepare Shishitos is by pan-blistering or grilling them whole in a hot skillet with sesame or olive oil until the skin chars and puckers. Finish them with a pinch of flaky sea salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a side of dipping sauce for an effortless, restaurant-style appetizer.

Yes! Shishito pepper plants perform exceptionally well in containers. Choose a pot that holds at least 3 to 5 gallons of soil with good drainage holes, place it in a spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct daily sunlight, and keep the soil consistently moist throughout the warm summer months.
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