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Shishito Pepper
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Jalapeño
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| Scoville range | 50 – 200 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Japan | Mexico (Veracruz) |
| Ripe color | Green | Green to Red |
| Pod size | 3-4 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat | Bright, grassy with moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries | Salsas, nachos, poppers, pickling, hot sauces |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 60-70 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 24-36 inches | 24-36 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.