Description: 20 Shishito Pepper Seeds, Freshly harvested in July/Aug 2023 for 2024 season - open-pollinated grown without herbicides and pesticides. Shishito peppers originated in Japan, and are similar to Padron peppers. They are named after a Lion's head, as the tip of the pepper looks somewhat like a lion's head. Shishito peppers are popular appetizer served pan roasted and with an aioli dipping sauce. Typically these are picked and served green, however for a sweeter variation let ripen to red. Shishito peppers are thin-walled so they cook quickly, and they are NOT spicy. Just fry in some olive oil and bit of soy sauce for 3-5 mins, add salt and serve warm. Shishitos can also be added fresh to salads. Plants grow to 24-30 inches tall in upright plant that benefits from a small cage or staking. Peppers are 2-2.5 inches long, with a wrinkly skin. Keep picking peppers to increase harvest on plants. 60 days to harvest Green, 80 days to harvest red. Germination rate 90% at 80 F in 7-10 days, tested on 9-23 Shipped via first-class mail. US buyers only. Tips: Store seeds in a cool, dry place, like a sealed container in your refrigerator or basement, seeds can stay viable for several years Start peppers indoors 6-8 weeks before final frost, plant 1/4th inch deep and keep moist until sprout, plant outdoors once night-time temperatures remain above 50 degrees F.
Price: 2.3 USD
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
End Time: 2024-09-04T11:58:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Humid Continental
Common Name: pepper
Color: Green, Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Capsicum
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Edible, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
