Fish Pepper

Fish Pepper

Fish Pepper is a historically significant heirloom hot pepper known for its striking green-and-white variegated foliage and multicoloured fruit. Peppers mature from creamy white to orange and finally red, creating a plant that is both highly ornamental and fully edible.

Originally associated with African-American seafood cooking in the Mid-Atlantic United States, Fish Pepper offers medium heat with a slightly sweet, bright flavour. Both foliage and fruit provide strong visual interest, making this an excellent choice for containers, edible landscapes, and mixed plantings.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs very well in pots
Support: May benefit from staking if fruit load is heavy

Fruit and Harvest

Fish Pepper produces slender fruits that change colour throughout the season, from pale tones to orange and finally red at full maturity. Flavour develops fully as fruits ripen, and regular harvesting encourages continued production.

Heat level: Medium

Excellent for:

• Seafood dishes and sauces
• Fresh use and cooking
• Ornamental edible displays

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

• Earlier harvest and faster establishment
• Strong, reliable growth
• Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: container gardeners, edible landscapes, heirloom enthusiasts, and anyone looking to grow a pepper that combines history, flavour, and ornamental appeal.