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Shishito 'Japanese Shishito'
Pepper
PepperCapsicum annuum 'Shishito'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
The darling of modern cuisine and gastropubs, these slender Japanese peppers offer addictive mild flavor with the thrilling surprise that about 1 in 10 packs a spicy punch. Perfect for blistering in a hot pan with just salt and olive oil, shishitos have become the go-to appetizer pepper for home cooks wanting to recreate restaurant favorites. Their prolific production and easy growing habit make them ideal for gardeners seeking something trendy yet reliable.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, pepper mottle virus.