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Jamaican Hot Black Seeds

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[C. chinense] Jamaican Hot Black, very high, with a fruity aroma typical of Jamaican cuisine heat.

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Jamaican Hot Black Seeds

Jamaican Hot Black Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with small, bonnet-shaped, blackish-purple fruits, a Caribbean Capsicum chinense variant.

The Jamaican Hot black Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, bonnet-shaped, blackish-purple fruits, a Caribbean Capsicum chinense variant.

How to Sow Jamaican Hot black

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 Jamaican Hot black

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 Jamaican Hot black

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 Jamaican Hot black

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 Jamaican Hot black

the fruits have a very high, with a fruity aroma typical of Jamaican cuisine heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Jamaican Hot black

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

Nutritional Values of Jamaican Hot black

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