Shishito Pepper Seeds
- Derived from the shape of the pepper's tip resembling a lion.
- Flavourful and mild, but with occasional hot peppers (about every 10).
- Ideal for grilling with olive or sesame oil and salt, perfect for summer BBQ finger food. Can also be dried to make paprika.
- Prolific production throughout the season, requiring staking for optimal growth.
This flavourful pepper originates from Japan. It gets it’s name from the shape of the tip of the pepper, which looks like a lion. These little peppers are a bit of a game to eat. They are flavourful and mild, until they are not. around every 10 or so peppers you will get a HOT one! These are perfect tossed in some olive or sesame oil, a little salt, and then grilled. Great summer BBQ finger food. Alternately, you can also let them turn red and harvest for drying to make a great twist on paprika. The plants are prolific in their production and they go all season long. We recommend staking them for best results.
Details
- Days to Maturity: 60 days for GREEN fruit / 80 days for RED fruit
- Seeds Per Pack: 25