Takara Shishito Pepper Plant

Japanese Specialty Pepper | Early, Uniform Yields | Mild Heat

At-a-Glance:🪴 Container Friendly (3–5 gal) • 🌿 Small Space Friendly • 🍅 Heirloom

Heat Level: 🟡 Mild (50–200 SHU)

Takara Shishito is a premium Japanese shishito variety known for its uniform pods, early harvest, and high productivity. Compared with many generic shishito strains, Takara plants produce more consistent fruit size and shape while maintaining the signature mild, slightly smoky flavor that makes shishitos a favorite for blistering and grilling.

Key Characteristics:

• Open-pollinated Japanese variety

• Compact, upright plant habit

• Slender wrinkled green pods (3–4 inches)

• Typically mild with the occasional spicy pod

• Early maturity with heavy yields

• Uniform fruit size and dependable production

Why Grow It?

• Ideal pepper for blistering in a hot pan or on the grill

• Consistent pod size compared to many shishito strains

• Performs beautifully in containers and patio gardens

• High-yielding plants with steady harvests

Patina Note: A refined Japanese shishito selection prized for its consistency, productivity, and classic flavor.*