75 to 90 days. Open-pollinated.
Fish Pepper is an heirloom variety thought to have originated in the Caribbean. Introduced to the Chesapeake Bay region in the mid-19th century, this unique pepper was once grown exclusively by black farmers and used as a secret ingredient in seafood dishes.
Compact, highly productive plants grow to about 2 feet in height and boast striking, variegated leaves. The flavorful, medium-hot fruits start out creamy white in color and ripen to light green with dark green stripes before maturing to a fiery red.
Fish Pepper
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Sandy, loamy, well drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
12 to 24 inches
Germination Temp:
80ºF to 85ºF
Germination Time:
7 to 21 days
Maturation:
75 to 90 days
Growing Tips
Start indoors in seed trays or small, individual pots about 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil temperature between 80 to 85 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 7 and 21 days. Transplant outdoors once temperatures are consistently above 60 degrees F.
