Black Rose Seeds

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[C. Chinense] Black Rose, medium-high, in a plant also valued as an ornamental heat.

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Black Rose Seeds

Black Rose Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with small, rounded fruits, a plant with dark, almost black, highly ornamental foliage.

The Black Rose Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, rounded fruits, a plant with dark, almost black, highly ornamental foliage.

How to Sow Black Rose

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 Rose

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 Rose

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 Rose

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 Rose

the fruits have a medium-high, in a plant also valued as an ornamental heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Black Rose

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

Nutritional Values of Black Rose

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