Pepper Seeds, Shishito Chile, Organic

ID: #595470

Description

The 'Shishito' is finding its way into many restaurants as a popular appetizer. The 2"–4" slender peppers have a citrusy, slightly smoky flavor enhanced by grilling or sautéing, and can be the life of the party when an occasional hot one passes the mouth of the unsuspecting. Highly productive plants. 50–200 Scoville heat units (mild). Days to Maturity: 60–75 days from transplanting Family: Solanaceae Type: Under 1000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper Native: Americas Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual Exposure: Full sun Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall Variety Info: 2"–4" long, thin, medium green, slightly wrinkled, some curved. Flavor is citrusy and slightly smoky. About 90 percent of shishitos will be mild, but the others will be slightly hot. Scoville heat units for 'Shishito' are 50–200, making the occasional hot pepper quite mild. Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com