SHISHITO PEPPER: A Mild, Flavorful Pepper for Your Garden (Capsicum annuum)

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Discover the mild and flavorful Shishito Pepper in this quick, under one-minute guide! Learn about its unique taste, growing conditions, and essential care tips to keep your peppers thriving. Perfect for grilling or snacking, these peppers are a must-have for any vegetable garden. Get tips on planting, watering, and harvesting Shishito Peppers to enjoy their delicious flavor all season long.
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Latin name: Capsicum annuum
Common name: Shishito pepper
Type: Vegetable (usually treated as an annual)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Days to Germination: 10-14 days
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Frost tolerant: No, not frost tolerant
Days to Maturity: 60-70 days from transplant
Life Cycle: Annual
Pollinator Attractant: Yes, attracts bees
Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Regular watering, keep soil moist but not soggy
Mature Size: 18-24 inches (46-61 cm) tall and 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) wide
Spacing: 18-24 inches (46-61 cm) apart
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Light green leaves
Flavor: Mild, sweet pepper flavor with occasional bursts of heat (about 1 in 10 peppers are spicy)
Uses: Culinary vegetable for roasting, stir-frying, or eating fresh
Special Features: Unique roulette aspect with some peppers being spicy, prolific producer of small peppers
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4-8 (as an annual)
Note: Shishito peppers are a fun addition to any garden. They are easy to grow and produce a high yield of peppers.The occasional burst of heat adds a fun surprise to dishes.
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