Chilli, Shishito

Chilli Shishito (C. annuum)

Shishito chilli is a native Japanese Heirloom that translates to "Lion Head Pepper". It has a thin skin that is ideal for grilling and is traditionally harvested when the fruits are green. The fruits are mild, have a pleasant, slightly sweet flavour, and ripen from green to red. The red fruits are considerably spicier than the green ones. 50-200 Scoville Heat Units. Super mild. Much less heat than a Jalapeno. 

Plant type:  Tender  Perennial

Sow when:  Spring - soil temp. best at 27 - 32˚c

Sow where:  Punnets

Spacing:  50cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   80-90 days 

Seeds per package: 25