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FISH - LIVE PEPPER PLANTS
Heat Level
Hot
Season
Mid (70-80)
Uses
Ornamental
Pod Color
green with yellow stripes, then orange and red, to solid red
Pod Flesh
medium thin flesh
Pod Length
2 to 2.5 inches
Pod Width
0.5 to 0.625 inches
Orientation
pendant pods
Foliage
green & white
Plant Height
18 to 24 inches tall
Origin
African-American
Species
C.annuum
Description
Classic heirloom pepper preserved by African American communities in the Chesapeake. Once thought to be extinct, origins may be in Baltimore fish houses. Both beautiful to look at and flavorful to cook with.
Live Chile/Pepper Plant $5.99
Ordering for 2027 starts Jan 1st
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