{"product_id":"shishito-pepper-live-plants","title":"Shishito Pepper Plants","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShishito peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e are a popular Japanese variety known for their mild heat, thin walls, and excellent flavor, making them a favorite for grilling and sautéing. Increasingly popular in home gardens, shishitos are prized for their productivity and their fun “surprise heat” factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eGrown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Shishito pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eShishito pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003ePlant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eActively growing with a strong, well-developed root system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCare instructions included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-pack orders include a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/mighty-plant-instant-compost-tea\" title=\"Mighty Plant Instant Compost Tea Fertilizer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFREE sample compost tea fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eBecause our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below \u003cem\u003eOur Live Plant Growing \u0026amp; Shipping Process\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eAbout the Shishito Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eShishito is a Capsicum annuum variety traditionally used in Japanese cuisine. Plants typically grow up to 3 feet tall and produce an abundance of 3–4 inch long, thin-walled peppers with wrinkled skin and an elongated shape. Peppers are usually harvested green but can ripen to red with slightly sweeter flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eMost shishito peppers are mild, but occasionally one will deliver an unexpected burst of heat, often described as a “pepper roulette” experience, where only about 1 in 10–20 peppers is noticeably spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, with occasional hot peppers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, citrusy, and slightly smoky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003ePepper Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin-walled, wrinkled green peppers that may ripen red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eCulinary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilling, sautéing, blistering, appetizers, and fresh use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eGrower Experience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, highly productive plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eMature Plant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003ePepper Pod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 3–4 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–75 days from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eWays to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-ground garden beds, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/collections\/raised-garden-beds\" title=\"Raised Garden Beds\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eraised garden beds\u003c\/a\u003e, and containers with proper drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3359\"\u003eIf you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/shishito-japanese-pepper\" title=\"Shishito Japanese Pepper Seeds\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShishito pepper seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/collections\/seed-starting-supplies\" title=\"Seed Starting Supplies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Starting Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pepper Joe's","offers":[{"title":"1 Seedling","offer_id":42543299952682,"sku":"ShishitoSeedlings-INV","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Pack","offer_id":40001582039082,"sku":"ShishitoSeedling2Pack","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Pack + Free Fertilizer","offer_id":40001582071850,"sku":"Plants-Shishito-4Pack","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/1060\/products\/Shishito_0deb864f-3ebb-4712-8a47-d39a29eef96b.jpg?v=1681131705","url":"https:\/\/pepperjoe.live\/products\/shishito-pepper-live-plants","provider":"Pepper Joe’s","version":"1.0","type":"link"}