Ise Chilli Pepper – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Japan (traditional cultivated variety)

Description

Ise Chilli Pepper is a traditional Japanese chilli grown primarily for its mild heat and clean flavour. It produces long, slender pods that are commonly harvested green but will ripen to red if left on the plant. The variety is valued more for everyday culinary use than for heat.

Plants are compact to medium-sized and productive, making them suitable for garden beds, containers, and greenhouse growing. Ise chilli is typically used fresh or cooked and fits well into Japanese-style dishes where gentle warmth is preferred.

Phenotype

• Plant habit: Compact to bushy

• Plant height: Approx. 50–80 cm

• Foliage: Green

• Flowers: White

• Pod shape: Long, slender, straight to slightly curved

• Pod size: Approx. 8–12 cm

• Pod colour: Green → red when fully ripe

• Wall thickness: Thin

• Productivity: Good

Heat & Flavour

• Heat level: Mild

• Flavour profile: Clean, lightly peppery, non-overpowering

(No SHU value stated; this variety is generally regarded as mild.)

Culinary Uses

• Fresh cooking

• Stir-fries

• Light sauces

• General everyday chilli use

Key Features

• Traditional Japanese chilli variety

• Mild heat suitable for most palates

• Slender pods with clean flavour

• Easy to grow and versatile

• Pack contains 10 seeds

Growing Notes

• Germinate at 20–28 °C

• Straightforward to grow

• Suitable for pots, greenhouse, or outdoor beds

• Harvest green or red depending on preference

Important Note

Ise Chilli Pepper is a traditional cultivated variety. Pod size and heat may vary slightly depending on growing conditions.