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Fish Pepper — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Fish Pepper
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-85days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Variegated seedlings may appear weak but are normal for this variety.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, avoid overwatering
Soil: Well-drained fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green and cream striped, ripening to red and cream striped
Size: 3-4 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Tapered, cayenne-type with pointed tip
Flavour: Medium heat (5,000-30,000 Scoville), bright, sharp flavor with citrus notes

In the kitchen

Seafood dishes, hot sauces, pickling, drying, ornamental cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper maggot
Diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, mosaic virus
Resistance: Bacterial Leaf Spot races 1-10 (Intermediate); Phytophthora Blight (Intermediate); Tobamovirus races 0 (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures, both benefit from same soil conditions

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover while attracting beneficial insects

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

CarrotsDeep roots improve soil structure and don't compete for surface nutrients with shallow pepper roots

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting predatory insects

ChivesNatural aphid repellent and helps improve pepper growth and flavor

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and attracts harmful insects

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in pepper plants

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Fish Pepper

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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