Shishito Pepper Seeds for Sale - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Shishito Pepper is a compact Japanese pepper variety that produces slender, bright green fruits with thin walls and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Plants grow well in warm conditions, full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture.

Features

• Japanese mild pepper variety
• Produces slender green pepper fruits
• Mild, slightly sweet flavor
• Compact and productive plants
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Ideal for grilling, roasting, and fresh cooking
• Warm-season crop
• Prefers full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Shishito Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Shishito Mild Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact annual bush
• USDA Zones: 4–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 7–14 days in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 18–30 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 18–24 inches apart