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Shishito pepper

Pepper variety

Shishito

Extremely popular mild Japanese pepper. Best enjoyed blistered while still green, but if left to ripen will turn to a sharp red. Beware: it is said that about 1 in 10 will pack a serious punch,

SpeciesCapsicum annuum
Heat0-200 SHU
Ripe colorGreen to red

Seeds

Shishito

Available
$5.00QTY: 15+

Germination tested. Open pollinated unless otherwise noted.

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+$3.00
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