Fish Pepper Seeds

🐟 Fish Pepper Seeds – Heirloom, Variegated & Perfect for Seafood Dishes

The Fish Pepper is an eye-catching heirloom chili with a rich history and truly unique appearance. Once a secret ingredient in Caribbean and African American seafood recipes, this pepper was reintroduced to gardeners by William Woys Weaver in 1995 and has since become a favorite for its beauty, versatility, and flavor.

Fish Pepper plants are incredibly productive and easy to grow, thriving in both gardens and containers. Their striking variegated leaves and multi-colored pods make them just as stunning as they are flavorful. The peppers ripen through an incredible color range: creamy white → light green with dark stripes → orange → and finally deep red-brown.

Mild-to-medium in heat (similar to Jalapeño or Cayenne), the Fish Pepper offers a rich, slightly sweet flavor with a subtle seafood-friendly kick. Traditionally used in oyster and crab house sauces across the Northeast, it remains a top choice for seafood lovers, hot sauce makers, and ornamental gardeners alike. Pair these Fish Pepper Seeds with our Raised Garden Beds and handy Tool Collection to help your plants thrive from start to finish.

🌱 Pepper Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum

• Heat Level: Medium (5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units)

• Flavor: Bright, slightly sweet, with gentle heat

• Plant Height: 18–24 inches; compact and bushy

• Fruit Size: 2–3 inches long; tapered pods

• Color Progression: Cream → Green Striped → Orange → Red-Brown

• Best Uses: Hot sauces, seafood, ornamental gardening

• Growth Habit: Heavy producer; thrives in pots or garden beds

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