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Fish Pepper is an important African American heirloom tied to Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic culinary history. Its variegated foliage and striped immature fruit make it visually distinctive, while the slender pods mature red and deliver useful cooking heat. Historically associated with seafood dishes and sauces, it carries cultural significance that reaches well beyond its Scoville rating.
Flavor Profile
Bright, peppery heat suited to seasoning and sauces.
Heat & Scoville Context
Commonly reported range; individual pods and lines vary
Pod & Phenotype
Slender pods on striking variegated plants; fruit can show white or green striping before ripening red.
Origin
Historic African American heirloom associated with the Chesapeake/Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
Growing Notes
Variegated foliage makes this both an edible and ornamental pepper. Light can influence visible variegation.
Best Uses
Seafood seasoning, sauces, fresh cooking, powders and ornamental edible gardens.