PEPPER (HOT)
Fish

The Fish chile pepper is a rare, 1870s African-American heirloom. Very hot peppers grow on ornamental, sprawling 2' tall bushes with variegated foliage and fruit. The fruit matures to fiery orange-red. The Fish pepper is often used in its immature white-and-green stage for white cream or cheese sauces. A "secret" ingredient in Chesapeake Bay fish houses, the Fish chile pepper can be used in many seafood recipes as well as being a gorgeous ornamental variety.

Heat scale: 7 (out of 10)

Source: Kitchen Garden Seeds
Days to germination: 10-20
Days to harvest: 70-80
Planting depth: 1/4"
Spacing (row/plant): 24-30"/12-18"

Heirloom

Suggestions: If saving seeds, plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.

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