Shishimai Pepper

Shishimai is a refined, flavour-forward take on the traditional Japanese shishito-style pepper, offering mild heat with exceptional culinary quality. Unlike classic shishitos, which are typically heatless, Shishimai delivers a gentle warmth that enhances its rich, savoury flavour.

Plants are highly productive, setting abundant medium-green, wrinkled peppers that are ideal for quick cooking and fresh harvest use.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended; staking helps support heavy fruit set and improves fruit quality

Fruit and Harvest

Shishimai produces slender, slightly wrinkled peppers with thin walls and excellent flavour. Fruits are best harvested while still green, when glossy and tender. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.

Heat level: Mild (with occasional gentle heat)

Excellent for:

• Pan blistering and grilling
• Stir-fries
• Tempura
• Appetizers and small plates

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

• Earlier harvest compared to direct seeding
• Strong, reliable growth
• Consistent yields for fresh kitchen use

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: home cooks, food enthusiasts, and anyone looking to grow a mild, flavourful pepper ideal for high-heat cooking and fresh summer dishes.