Shishimai – Shishito Pepper Seed

Description

Shishimai – Shishito Pepper is a delightful variety of the popular Shishito Pepper known for its mild heat, tender texture, and exceptional flavor. As an F1 hybrid, Shishimai peppers are bred for consistent quality, disease resistance, and high yields. Perfect for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts, this variety is perfect for grilling, sautéing, or adding a touch of spice to various dishes.

Key Features:

F1 Hybrid: Shishimai is a hybrid F1 pepper, designed to provide consistent, reliable crops with enhanced disease resistance and uniformity.

Mild Heat: These peppers are typically mild, with only a slight heat level. Around 1 in 10 peppers can be moderately hot, adding excitement to the harvest.

Flavorful: Known for their smoky, sweet, and slightly bitter taste, these peppers are perfect for grilling or stir-fries, offering a flavor profile loved by many.

High Yielding: This variety is known for its high yield of peppers, which grow in abundance, making it a great option for gardeners looking for both quantity and quality.

Perfect for Cooking: The peppers are commonly used in Japanese dishes, as well as in grilling and stir-frying. They can also be pickled or eaten raw.

Specifications:

Type: Shishito Pepper (F1 Hybrid)

Maturity: Approximately 60-70 days from sowing (for harvest-ready fruit)

Fruit Size: 3-4 inches long

Fruit Color: Green (ripens to red, but typically harvested while green)

Heat Level: Very mild (typically 100-1000 SHU, with occasional hotter peppers)

Plant Height: 18-24 inches

Ideal Growing Zones: Best suited for warm climates, USDA Zones 9-11, but can be grown in cooler climates with proper care.

Ideal Soil pH: 6.0-7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)