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Black Pearl Seeds

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[C. annuum] Black Pearl, medium-high, in a very decorative plant heat.

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Black Pearl Seeds

Black Pearl Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with small, rounded, glossy black fruits, an ornamental Capsicum annuum variety with dark foliage.

The Black Pearl Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, rounded, glossy black fruits, an ornamental Capsicum annuum variety with dark foliage.

How to Sow Black Pearl

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 Pearl

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 Pearl

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 Pearl

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 Pearl

the fruits have a medium-high, in a very decorative plant heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Black Pearl

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

Nutritional Values of Black Pearl

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