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1726 - PEPPER SWEET HYBRID F1 -SHISHIMAI-
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Shishimai are similar to our friggitelli, small green chillies, sweet and to be eaten in a bite. They are the ideal side dish for meat-based recipes and in Japan they are an indispensable ingredient for fried foods (Tempura) and Yakitori (delicious chicken skewers).
Grilled or stir-fried with a pinch of salt, they are perfect as a snack accompanied by a good beer.
Curiosity: the name shishi (lion in Japanese) derives from the shape of the tip of the chilli which is not pointed as in our own, but resembles a snapdragon.
SOWING / TRANSPLANTING
Sow in the nursery and continue with the transplant in the open field.
SECRETS FOR CULTIVATION
After transplanting the plant will bear fruit after 65-75 days. A good trick that allows you to have a better production is the topping of some apexes, this will cause a greater development of the plant and products spread over time.
It loves the heat, the perfect temperatures for flowering oscillate between 22 ° and 30 ° degrees.
COLLECTION
Harvesting must take place when the chillies are 7 / 8cm long, before they change color.
