Johnny's Selected Seeds Shishito Pepper Seed
Best reliable choice for home gardeners seeking high yield specialty peppers.
These organic peppers are the ultimate garden workhorse, delivering a massive, reliable harvest of mild, thin-walled fruit that excels in everything from tempura to stir-fries. While you sacrifice the fiery kick of hotter varieties, you gain a versatile, crowd-pleasing staple that produces consistently all season long.
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Johnny's Selected Seeds
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking dependable results and high-quality yields
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting authentic restaurant-quality appetizers at home
- Market farmers and prolific growers needing high-volume output
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists looking for the lowest possible entry price
- Palates sensitive to heat who require absolute spice consistency
- Casual planters only needing a few seeds for small pots
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Highly productive plants ensure a heavy, consistent harvest throughout the season.
Culinary Versatility
Thin walls make these peppers ideal for quick roasting or stir-frying.
Growing Reliability
Open-pollinated genetics provide predictable, stable results for home gardeners.
Organic Integrity
USDA Certified Organic status guarantees chemical-free, high-quality seed stock.
Harvest Flexibility
Dual-stage maturity allows for both mild green and sweeter red peppers.
Garden Space Efficiency
Requires moderate spacing, making them manageable for most raised bed layouts.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity
60 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Planting Season
Spring
Seed Count
25 seeds
Seed Type
Organic, Vegetable
Seed Format
Loose Seeds
Crop Type
Pepper
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