(Capsicum annuum) - Organic - AusQual Certified - Grown at Greenpatch Organic Seeds
Black Pearl chilli is a highly ornamental plant to 45cm high with deep purple-black leaves. Small round glossy fruit, black to red. Hardy Summer vegetable, high yielding. Adds flavour/heat to cooked dishes. Ideal for bottling. Plant in good, well drained soil in sunny position.
Heat level: 6/10
Chilli's are relatively pest free.
How to Grow
Chilli's are a fast growing annual/short lived perennial depending on the particular variety and your climatic conditions. In warmer climates or using hot houses in cooler climates chillis will grow as short lived perennials meaning you can get 2+ years from a chilli plant. Frost or cold winters will prevent this from happening and you will more then likely need to re-plant each season.
Chilli's like very fertile well drained soil in a sunny or part shade position. Sow seeds during late winter in a hot house or during spring & summer without a hot house. It's best to sow in pots, cover seed with 3mm of soil then transplant seedlings at 5cm to garden position space 40cm apart.
Caution handle seeds with care, may cause irritation.
Sow Spring-Summer
Sow in pots then transplant to the garden at 5cm tall
Seed packet contains approx. 30 seeds
120 days to harvest
Uses
Black pearl has a wonderful ornamental look so it can be used as a feature plant and for culinary uses. Chillis have an array of uses being Ideal for adding heat to cooked foods, sauces and bottling.
