What are Shishito Peppers??
Posted by Arkfoods on May 12th 2026
Growing season:
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Year-round
Scoville (Heat Scale):
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50-200 SHU
Where does Ark Foods grow Shishito peppers:
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Georgia
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Florida
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New Jersey
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North Carolina
- California
Fun facts about Shishito peppers:
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“Shishito” derives from the
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“Shishito” derives from the Japanese word “shishi,” which means “lion.”
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A mostly mild pepper, Shishitos are ideal for roasting and snacking.
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They can be a bit sneaky: 1 in 10 Shishitos will have heat ?
What causes a Shishito pepper to be spicy?
individual pepper will vary.
How to eat Shishito peppers:
Our favorite way to eat Ark Foods Shishito peppers is pretty simple: Blistered on the stovetop with olive oil and sea salt.
The spice level in a Shishito pepper derives from the amount of capsaicin in the pepper pod. The more capsaicin, the more spice! While our Shishitos grow under the same conditions, capsaicin levels in each.
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