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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Black Shark superhot, medium-high, with a distinctive shark-fin shape heat.

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Black Shark Seeds

Black Shark Seeds produce a superhot variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with elongated, tapered fruits with dark skin, a distinctive fin-like shape.

The Black Shark Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces elongated, tapered fruits with dark skin, a distinctive fin-like shape.

How to Sow Black Shark

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Black Shark

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Black Shark

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Black Shark

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Black Shark

the fruits have an medium-high, with a distinctive shark-fin shape heat level, suited to hot sauces for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.

Properties of Black Shark

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Black Shark

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g