About This 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
Culinary Uses
African-American heirloom, seafood
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Moderate
Days to Harvest
80-90 days
Plant Height
24-30 inches