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Pepper profile

Czech Black

Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Purple-Black to Red
Pod size
3-4 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 15,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Czech Black

Czech Black has striking purple-black foliage. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Fruits ripen from purple to red. The dark foliage is ornamental. Fully edible with good flavor. Very productive plants. Both beautiful and functional. Shows Czech ornamental breeding. The purple color is attractive. Czech specialty variety.

Flavor profile

Mild to moderate heat

In the kitchen

Purple Czech variety

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

Sources

  1. Website or article PepperFriends — Lista completa delle varietà di Capsicum (opens in a new tab)

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