capsicum annuum, fish pepper

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fish pepperCapsicum annuum Light: Full sunWater: Somewhat drought tolerant, prefers regular moisture, does not tolerate overwateringHardiness: Summer crop, extremely frost intolera nt, plant well after last chance of frostSpacing: 1' between plants, 1- 1.5' between rowsDays to maturity: 80Soil notes: Well-draining, rich garden soil, compost amendment beneficial. Fruit:Small, hot, bi-color, cone-shaped, mature from green with white stripes to orange, and then to red. Notes: Carribbean pepper arrived to the U.S. in the late 1800s, used to flavor seafood by black culinary communities in the mid-Atlantic, including Baltimore and Philadelphia. Show more