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Pepper profile

Black Cobra

Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Black to Red
Pod size
2-3 inches

Scoville heat range

20,000 – 40,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Black Cobra

Black Cobra is ornamental pepper with dramatic black fruits. Rating 20,000-40,000 SHU offers moderate to high heat. The upward-pointing fruits start black, ripen to red. Purple-black foliage adds to dark theme. Fully edible and used in Asian cuisine. The heat is substantial despite ornamental appearance. Compact plants perfect for containers. The black color is striking. Popular for Halloween decorations. Both decorative and culinary value.

Flavor profile

Moderate to high heat

In the kitchen

Ornamental, Asian cuisine

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
18-24 inches

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