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Japanese Shishitso Pepper

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Original price was: R60.00.Current price is: R45.00.

This little beauty is very popular in Japan, Shishito Peppers, also known as the Lion pepper, or referred to as the “Wrinkled Old Man”, has a unique appearance and can be prepared many ways to add MILD flavor to your favorite dish.

You can expect mild heat with these peppers, but watch out! Shishitos have a Russian Roulette tendency where only one out of every 10-20 peppers will shockingly surprise you with incredible heat! Their flavors are sweet, citrusy, and slightly smoky when enhanced by grilling or sautéing. For a delicious treat, sauté these in olive oil until they begin to blister, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy! The Shishito chile is the pinnacle of appetizers and is often a popular starter in restaurants.

 

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  • Heat Level:
  • Packet Quantity: 20+ Seeds
  • A.K.A: Wrinkled Old Man, Lion Pepper
  • Plant Size: 60.96 CM
  • Pod Size: 7.62 CM
  • Days to Harvest: 60+ Days
  • Origin: Japan
  • Species: Annuum
  • SCOVILLE HEAT RATING : 50-200

Growing Notes:

There are various ways to germinate seeds. You can use the moist paper towel method, germinate in trays indoors or sow directly in pots. However, it is a good idea to start seeds indoors in small pots or germination trays. Keep the medium moist during germination and if you can maintain a warm consistent temperature it will be beneficial. You can soak seeds for about 2 hours to soften the seeds. It is common to soak seeds in a weak Hydrogen peroxide or weak chamomile tea solution. Do not sow seeds too deep. Be patient as some hotter varieties can take weeks to germinate. After seeds sprout and a few leaves have formed, you can start to transplant and move outdoors when temperatures become warmer. Peppers love rich soil, so adding compost to the garden or potting mix is highly recommended.

Ba cautious when handling these hot peppers. Where gloves when handling frequently. Do not touch your eyes or other vulnerable parts of the body after working with these peppers. 

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