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If you enjoy gambling then the Shishito Pepper is for you. Rumor has it that one out of ten peppers are actually hot peppers, while the rest are sweet peppers. If you're bold or you just like messing with your friends then this variety of pepper is perfect for you to grow.
Plant and Germination Care:
Seed Count: 20 seeds
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Temperature: 60°F - 75°F
USDA Zones: 9 to 11 (can be grown as perennial indoors during winter)
Watering Needs: When Soil is Dry
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Sprouts In: 7 to 14 Days
Scoville Index: ~50 to 200 SHUs*
*If you believe the rumors then this can vary a lot.
Plant Spacing: Minimum 16"
Seeds are open-pollinated, so there is a very small chance of cross-hybrid variety with other plants we grow here at Tomorrow's Gardens. Parent plants are grown and seeds are harvested on our farm in Mint Hill, North Carolina (Zone 8a). All plants are grown with organic practices.
Tomorrow's Garden is a non-profit located in Charlotte, North Carolina. 100% of the proceeds from seed sales go towards the charlotte seed bank initiative.
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