Royal Black Pepper Seeds (20)

Royal Black Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum) 20 seeds

Royal Black is a pretty variety of probable American origin, very ornamental due to the color of the leaves, fruits (decidedly spicy), stems and dark purple, almost black flowers. It is a compact plant that can reach a height of about 30 to 60 cm. When fully ripe, the peppers turn bright red. The fruits are conical in shape and measure about 2 to 3 cm in length. The spiciness level is moderate, with a Scoville scale ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 units, and the flavor is slightly fruity with a pleasant heat that does not dominate the other flavors.

Sow in February-March in pots of fine seed compost in a heated greenhouse (25°C). Peppers need a high temperature at the beginning of their development as well as a little humidity but not too much. Germination within 3 weeks.
Replant in May in deep, loose soil, in a warm, sunny location, sheltered from the wind, 50 cm in all directions. Hoeing, watering and mulching.
If you do not live in a warm region, growing in a greenhouse is highly recommended.

Peppers will appreciate cohabitation with other nightshades: Peruvian ground cover, Balbis nightshade, peppers, tomatoes, etc.

5 to 6 months after sowing approximately when the peppers are fully ripe.
Pick as needed or dry in the sun or oven.

Reproducible seeds harvested exclusively in the Pot'à'Jo garden, a horticultural and permaculture market garden of 1500m². Everything is cultivated there with deep respect for nature and their inhabitants. I have been growing my own seeds from seed to seed for years.