Details
5,000-30,000 SHU. The Fish Pepper is celebrated for its beauty and uniqueness, marking it as a must-grow variety for pepper enthusiasts and a prized heirloom African variety predating the 1870s. It was traditionally used to season fish and shellfish in African-American communities, with fruits that start green with white stripes and shades of orange. Released to the public by William Woys Weaver in 1995, Fish Pepper plants are known for their high productivity and the brilliant colors of their fruits, which make them both an excellent culinary ingredient and an ornamental delight. Non-Isolated.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 5,000-9,999 SHU, 10,000-24,999 SHU, 25,000-49,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Green changing to orange |
Pepper Shape | Tapered |
Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length), Small (under 2in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Roasting |
Seeds Per Pack | 10 |