Shishito Pepper
Plant family: Solanaceae
General info: Avg. 3–3 1/2" fruits are thin-walled and have no heat. Popular in Japan, where its thin walls make it particularly suitable for tempura. Also very good roasted, in stir-fries, or sautéed. In Asia, the fruits are always cooked green, but they may also be used red.
Days to harvest: 60
Sun and spacing: Full sun, 24-36” allows them to bush out more (we trellis them and plant them 12” apart with great success)
Common pests: Aphids, Blossom End Rot
Plant family: Solanaceae
General info: Avg. 3–3 1/2" fruits are thin-walled and have no heat. Popular in Japan, where its thin walls make it particularly suitable for tempura. Also very good roasted, in stir-fries, or sautéed. In Asia, the fruits are always cooked green, but they may also be used red.
Days to harvest: 60
Sun and spacing: Full sun, 24-36” allows them to bush out more (we trellis them and plant them 12” apart with great success)
Common pests: Aphids, Blossom End Rot
Plant family: Solanaceae
General info: Avg. 3–3 1/2" fruits are thin-walled and have no heat. Popular in Japan, where its thin walls make it particularly suitable for tempura. Also very good roasted, in stir-fries, or sautéed. In Asia, the fruits are always cooked green, but they may also be used red.
Days to harvest: 60
Sun and spacing: Full sun, 24-36” allows them to bush out more (we trellis them and plant them 12” apart with great success)
Common pests: Aphids, Blossom End Rot
