True Love Seeds Shishito Pepper

Generally, yes. Most fruits have a very mild Scoville rating of 50-200. However, it is a well-known quirk of the variety that an occasional pepper can be surprisingly spicy, which is part of the fun of eating them.

Absolutely. While they are traditionally harvested while green, the peppers are perfectly delicious and slightly sweeter once they ripen to red. You can harvest them at either stage depending on your preference.

As an annual pepper variety, they thrive in full sun and generally require standard spacing for peppers, typically 18-24 inches apart. They are prolific producers, so ensure they have enough airflow and support if the plants become heavy with fruit.

You can expect to start harvesting your peppers approximately 60 days after planting. Because they are prolific producers, you will likely be able to harvest consistently throughout the season once they begin to ripen.

The classic preparation is to blister them in a hot pan with a little oil until the skins are charred and soft, then finish them with a sprinkle of sea salt. They are also excellent when prepared as tempura or tossed into a quick stir-fry.