Shishito – Organic Shishito Pepper Seed

Description

The Shishito Organic Pepper Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a flavorful and versatile pepper variety. Known for its mild, slightly smoky taste with a hint of sweetness, Shishito peppers are a favorite in Asian cuisine, especially for grilling or stir-frying. This organic hybrid variety offers robust growth, high yields, and excellent disease resistance, making it an ideal choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers. With its unique flavor profile and tender texture, Shishito peppers are perfect for snacking, appetizers, or adding a touch of spice to dishes.

Product Features

1. Organic Certification: Grown without synthetic chemicals or GMOs, ensuring a healthy and sustainable growing experience.
2. Mild Flavor with a Hint of Heat: Shishito peppers have a unique flavor profile, offering a mild, slightly smoky taste with just a touch of heat, making them perfect for grilling or sautéing.
3. High Yield: Produces an abundance of small, slender peppers that are harvested when they reach about 2–3 inches (5–7 cm) in length.
4. Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for grilling, stir-frying, tempura, or even simply blistered in olive oil for a quick snack or appetizer.
5. Disease Resistance: Resistant to common pepper diseases, ensuring healthy plants and more reliable harvests.
6. Compact Planting Habit: Suitable for small garden spaces, raised beds, or container gardening, Shishito peppers have a compact growth habit.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, upright bush
• Pepper Size: Small, 2–3 inches (5–7 cm)
• Color: Green, turning red when fully ripe
• Maturity Period: 60–70 days from transplant
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture, ensuring consistent watering but avoiding waterlogging

Growing Tips

1. Start Indoors or Direct Sow: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once the soil temperature is above 70°F (21°C).
2. Space Properly: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and healthy growth.
3. Water Consistently: Ensure consistent moisture throughout the growing season, especially during flowering and fruiting, but avoid over-watering.
4. Fertilize Regularly: Use a balanced organic fertilizer to support strong growth and fruit production.
5. Harvest Carefully: Harvest Shishito peppers when they are fully green (or red for a more intense flavor), and pick them regularly to encourage continuous production.

The Shishito Organic Pepper Seed is an excellent addition to any garden, offering high-quality, organic peppers that are flavorful, disease-resistant, and perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Whether you're grilling them as a snack or using them in stir-fries, these peppers will add a delicious touch to your meals!