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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Shishito Pepper |
| Scientific name | Capsicum annuum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Nightshade |
| Produce subcategory | Pepper |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1234 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Takara | 25% | Highly productive F1 hybrid, early maturity, consistent fruit size and shape, classic mild flavor with occasional heat. Good disease resistance. |
| Mambo | 22% | Vigorous F1 hybrid, excellent yield, early production, uniform fruit quality. Known for consistent mildness and good flavor. |
| Amulet | 15% | Early maturing F1 hybrid with high productivity. Produces attractive, slightly elongated fruits with good flavor and texture. |
| Midorin | 10% | Reliable F1 hybrid, good yields of classic Shishito peppers. Known for consistent quality and mild flavor. |
| Islander | 8% | Productive F1 hybrid, known for good yields of standard Shishito-type peppers. Adaptable to various growing conditions. |
| Shishito (Generic OP) | 5% | Standard open-pollinated type, offering classic Shishito characteristics. May have more variability in yield and fruit shape compared to hybrids. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·h typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from high ethylene producers to prevent accelerated yellowing and softening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible with other non-ethylene producing, chilling-sensitive produce.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, driven by culinary trends and increased consumer awareness in both foodservice and home cooking.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Shishito | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb carton
- 5 kg carton
- 8 oz clamshell
- 1 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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