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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