How hot is the Shishito Orange?

The Shishito Orange measures 50–200 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Shishito Orange

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to orange, long/tapered pods with wrinkled skin skin. Rates 50–200 SHU, which means very mild, barely any heat. Roots trace to Japan.

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NameShishito Orange

Alternative Name(s)Shishi Tōgarashi Orange

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-O-WR-L-0-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50 - 200

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionJapan

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Japan

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to orange, long/tapered pods with wrinkled skin skin. Rates 50–200 SHU, which means very mild, barely any heat. Roots trace to Japan.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026