FISH PEPPER SEEDS

Fish Pepper Seeds – 10+ Florida Grown Seeds

A feast for the eyes and a treasure of the past—Fish Pepper is a stunning, variegated heirloom with roots in African-American culinary history. Once a prized secret ingredient in 19th-century seafood dishes along the Chesapeake Bay, this pepper is as ornamental as it is delicious.

The plants feature dazzling green-and-white mottled foliage, while the peppers themselves mature through a vibrant spectrum: creamy white, striped green, orange, and finally deep red. The heat is medium, similar to a serrano, with a bright, clean flavor that shines in hot sauces, salsas, and spicy seafood.

Growing Information:

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches
• Days to Maturity: ~75–85 days
• Fruit Type: 2–3 inch tapered pods
• Color: Creamy white → green stripes → orange → red
• Flavor: Medium-hot, tangy, and clean
• Heat Level: Moderate – ~5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units
• Best For: Seafood dishes, sauces, pickling, ornamental use
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Support Needed: Optional – compact and bushy

Fish Pepper is a living piece of culinary history—perfect for gardeners who love growing stories, not just vegetables. Its vivid foliage and versatile flavor make it a showstopper in the garden and the kitchen.