About Fish Pepper
80 days. Pre-1870s African-American heirloom. Green and white variegated foliage. Fruits, 2–3” long, ripen from cream with green stripes to orange with brown stripes to all red. Perfect for salsa. Moderately hot.
Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around the Chesapeake Bay.
About Pepper, Hot
Many shapes. Degrees of heat are measured in Scoville heat units (SHU).
Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$2.50
Height
18"–24"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Catalog
V134
Plant Traits
Cold Sensitive
Culinary
Interesting Foliage
Medicinal
