Shishito Sweet Pepper is a compact fast growing annual that are ready for harvest in 50 days (green) to 80 days (red).  The 3" long, slightly crinkled vegetables is excellent for deep frying and stir fries. The underripe green peppers have a mild sweet peppers with a hint of spice, while the red have a sweeter and more complex flavor.  Best if grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.  Shishito peppers have good disease resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly with 1-2 inches of water per week.  Do not transplant deeper than previously grown.  Blight, mildew, leaf spot, and mosaic virus can be issues, especially if soil is too moist or there's not good air circulation.  Aphids, borers, beetles, and cutworms can be occasional issues.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Tomato, Basil, Coriander

IMAGES: Paul2520, Homegrown shishito peppers, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.