About Fish Pepper
Fish Pepper is variegated African-American heirloom from Philadelphia/Baltimore. Rating 5,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Cream and green striped foliage is stunning. Fruits start cream-striped, ripen to orange-red. Traditionally used for seasoning seafood. Nearly lost but rescued by seed savers. The mild heat complements fish. Beautiful ornamental value. Important cultural heritage. Essential Chesapeake Bay variety.
Flavor profile
Moderate heat
In the kitchen
African-American heirloom, seafood
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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