An African-American heirloom that's been around since the middle of the 1800s, the Fish hot pepper is as versatile in taste as it is intriguing in appearance. The peppers have a range of 5,000-30,000 units on the Scoville heat scale, so they can be on the milder side next to Jalapenos or quite a few levels higher alongside the Cayenne. This variety's mottled white and green foliage also makes it stand out, so it's a stellar pick for adding some interest to your garden or growing in a variety of containers. The plants will grow to about 2 feet tall and will bear numerous peppers 2-3 inches long, all of them showing off quite a color range as they mature - green at the start, orange a bit later, and finally a gradient of reddish browns when really ripe and hot (the pepper's color at this stage is very fitting as it looks as fiery as it tastes!).
More InformationSKU | DL013872 |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.02 oz |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 170 seeds per packet |
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
How To Grow | Start indoors |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Planting Depth | 1/4 inch |
Seed Spacing | 2 inches (seeds); 12-18 inches (transplants) |
Row Spacing | 24-30 inches |
Space After Thinning | 12-18 inches |
Days To Germinate | 14-21 days |
Days To Maturity | 75-85 |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Tolerates | Heat |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Certifications | Heirloom |
Advantages | Good For Containers, Edible |
Ships As | Seed |
Ships To Canada | Yes |