Grow Your Own Black Cobra Peppers

The Black Cobra Pepper Seeds produce plants with striking beauty. The three inch-long peppers grow upright, showcasing olive green leaves and silver-haired stems. The peppers transition through a captivating color pattern: starting green, maturing to black, and finally ripening to a vibrant red. This allows for all three colors to be displayed simultaneously, complemented by delicate white flowers. Add a unique ornamental and culinary element to your garden with these pepper seeds.

With a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range of 20,000 to 40,000, Black Cobra peppers offer a heat level between a Serrano and Cayenne. Similar to Black Pearl and NuMex Twilight peppers in spice, they are perfect for those seeking a medium-hot chili. These peppers are not only visually appealing but also flavorful, making them a versatile addition to your kitchen, especially when dried and used as flakes or powder.

Benefits of Growing Black Cobra Peppers:

• Ornamental Value: The unique color-changing peppers and beautiful white flowers add visual interest to any garden.
• Culinary Versatility: Use fresh, dried, or powdered in a variety of dishes.
• Medium Heat: Enjoy a balanced spice level suitable for many palates.
• Easy to Grow: These peppers are relatively easy to cultivate, making them perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• Open Pollinated: Save seeds from your plants to grow year after year.

Each pack comes with 12+ organically grown and open-pollinated seeds. Please note that due to open pollination, occasional cross-pollination may occur. We ship all orders using stamped envelopes. For tracked shipping, please select the bubble mailer option at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How hot are Black Cobra peppers? Black Cobra peppers range from 20,000 to 40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), putting them between a Serrano and Cayenne pepper in terms of heat.
2. What is the ideal soil type for growing Black Cobra peppers? They thrive in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
3. How much sunlight do Black Cobra pepper plants need? They require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and pepper production.
4. When is the best time to plant Black Cobra Pepper Seeds? Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
5. How big do Black Cobra pepper plants get? These plants typically grow to be 2-3 feet tall and wide.